Imaging
MUGA heart scan, rest and stress, multiple studies cost in Missouri
MUGA heart scan, rest and stress, multiple studies is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Missouri
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $2,067 (most listed prices $768–$6,044).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + other required parts + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Missouri
Total price
MUGA heart scan, rest and stress, multiple studies
The scan + other required parts + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + other required parts + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Missouri, from 24 providers. Most listed prices: $812–$3,578.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $188
- Salem Memorial District Hospital$766Hospital · SalemEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital$795Hospital · CarrolltonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Cox Barton County HospitalHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$58.49est. $188 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cox Barton County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Salem Memorial District HospitalHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$626est. $766 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Salem Memorial District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Carroll County Memorial HospitalHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$161est. $795 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Carroll County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cox Medical Center BransonHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$726est. $850 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cox Medical Center Branson price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cox Medical Center SouthHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$806est. $931 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cox Medical Center South price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$1,100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - FentonHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$1,100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint LouisHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$1,100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. CharlesHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$1,100
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisHeart blood pool scan (MUGA), rest and stress, multiple studiesFacility fee only$1,100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $975est. $1,104 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cox Monett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $416est. $1,114 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Liberty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.