Kansas City, KS Stress Test Cost Comparison

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A Stress Test in Kansas City costs $1,219 on average when you take the median of the 36 medical providers who perform Stress Test procedures in Kansas City, KS. The least expensive Stress Test in Kansas City is $360 for a Pulmonary Tests (Stress Test) while the most expensive Stress Test list price is $1,400 for a Cardiovascular Stress Test. There are 2 different types of Stress Test provided in Kansas City, listed below, and the price for each differs based upon your insurance type. As a healthcare consumer you should understand that prices of medical procedures vary and if you shop from the Kansas City providers below you may be able to save money. Start shopping today and see what you can save!
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Procedure Price Range
Cardiovascular Stress Test Cost Average $1,400 - $3,600 Free Quote
Pulmonary Tests (Stress Test) Cost Average $360 - $950 Free Quote

Compare Stress Test Providers in Kansas City, KS

Facility City Type
Providence Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Saint Lukes North Hospital Smithville Acute Care Hospital
Imaging for Women Kansas City Diagnostic Testing Facility
Belton Regional Medical Center Belton Acute Care Hospital
Menorah Medical Center Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
Adventhealth Ottawa Ottawa Acute Care Hospital
Saint Luke's East Hospital Lee's Summit Acute Care Hospital
Saint Luke's South Hospital Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
New Liberty Hospital District Liberty Acute Care Hospital
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission Shawnee Mission Acute Care Hospital
Excelsior Springs Hospital Excelsior Springs Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Leavenworth-Kansas City Imaging Kansas City Diagnostic Testing Facility
St Mary's Medical Center Blue Springs Acute Care Hospital
University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Miami County Medical Center Paola Acute Care Hospital
Lee's Summit Medical Center Lee's Summit Acute Care Hospital
Research Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
Research Medical Center - Brookside Campus Kansas City Medical Center
Saint John Hospital Leavenworth Acute Care Hospital
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Medical Imaging Kansas City Diagnostic Testing Facility
Olathe Medical Center Olathe Acute Care Hospital
Cass Regional Medical Center Harrisonville Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Cameron Regional Medical Center Cameron Acute Care Hospital
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Medical Imaging Independence Diagnostic Testing Facility
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
St. Luke's Outpatient Imaging Kansas City Diagnostic Testing Facility
Regional Imaging Overland Park Diagnostic Testing Facility
Lafayette Regional Health Center Lexington Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Kansas City Imaging Center Kansas City Diagnostic Testing Facility
The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Childrens Hospital
North Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Ray County Memorial Hospital Richmond Critical Access (Rural) Hospital

Stress Test Patient Preparation

Do not eat or drink for three hours prior to the procedure. This reduces the likelihood of nausea that may accompany strenuous exercise after a heavy meal. If you are a diabetic, make sure you let your doctor know ahead of time so you can get specific instructions regarding your insulin prior to your Stress Test. A good rule of thumb for Insulin Dependent Diabetics is to eat a small meal 4 hours prior to your test and then take your insulin. For Non-Insulin Diabetics, eat a light meal 4 hours prior to your test and then take your oral medication. It is important to monitor your glucose levels prior to the test. Your glucose should be less than 150. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are suitable for exercise. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and other stimulants a few days prior to the test in that they may affect the results of your test. Avoid skin oils and lubricants prior to the test in that it may inhibit the test electrodes from sticking to your skin. Check with your doctor but most likely heart medicines will need to be stopped one or two days prior to the test. Discuss all medications or herbal supplements you are taking prior to the test. Some of these may alter your test results and your physician and the technician should be aware of what you take prior to the test. Bring a list of all your medications with you for review by the facility.

What to expect during and after a Stress Test

A Stress Test is a relatively painless procedure. The only discomfort may be associated with the exercise performed in order to put the heart under stress and possibly the adhesives used to attach the electrical leads, electrodes, to your chest. The exam does not produce electricity, but simply records the electrical activity produced by a patient's heart. The overall preparation and test will take approximately 60 minutes not including waiting time. When the test is ready to be run a technician will bring the EKG machine to the patient and attach the leads onto the patient's chest with small stickers. Prior to starting to exercise, the technician will perform an EKG test to measure your heart rate and blood pressure at rest. Upon completion, you will be asked to run on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike to increase your heart rate. The EKG test will be on and monitored at regular intervals by the technician during your exercise. It is important to tell the technician if you feel chest, arm, or jaw pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, dizzy, lightheaded, or any other unusual symptoms. You will be asked to exercise until you feel exhausted or for about 10 to 12 minutes.

After the test you will cool down by walking or pedaling slowly for a few minutes. The EKG test will continue to be on to monitor your heart until all levels return to normal. Your EKG results will be interpreted by a trained doctor and then discussed with you directly.

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