Imaging
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), complete: facility + physician + sedation cost in California
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), complete: facility + physician + sedation 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 California
From 270 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,045 (most listed prices $1,012–$4,719).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospital-based in almost all cases. Expect separate facility, cardiologist and possibly anesthesia bills.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), complete: facility + physician + sedation
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + 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 California, from 270 providers. Most listed prices: $1,028–$5,789.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $588
- $588
- $588
- $206
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $213Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $217
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026 - $234
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $272
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $273
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $281Source: Clovis Community Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $281
+2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Community Behavioral Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $289
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Barton Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $333
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $344
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $404
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), complete: facility + physician + sedation
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.