Imaging
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), complete: facility + physician + sedation cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 103 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina, from 103 providers. Most listed prices: $1,152–$3,158.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $828
- ECU Health North Hospital$913Hospital · Roanoke RapidsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $920
- $666
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $683
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint ThomasTransesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)Doctor fee only$702
- Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalTransesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)Facility fee only$728
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $753
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Duplin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $318est. $828 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $843
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Carteret Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $403est. $913 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $917
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Nash Hospitals price file · checked Oct 2026 - $917
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: nashgeneralhospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $410est. $920 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Outer Banks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $950
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital 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.