cost of a cardiac stress test
1 A cardiovascular stress test costs about $3,800 on average nationally, according to NewChoiceHealth.com, but can get as high as $10,900. 2  Prices range based on geographical location, with urban, metropolitan areas charging higher prices than rural areas. Typically a drug is given to the patient to make the heart believe it is exercising. 2  Some patients receive a nuclear stress test which involves injecting the patient with radioactive material to help create a better image of how the heart functions. 3  A camera is used to view the patient's heart before and after exercise.