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Coronary Artery Disease - Heart Disease

Procedure Overview

This condition occurs when the arteries that carry blood and oxygen to the heart muscle become narrowed or clogged. This care bundle includes 3 visits with a cardiologist and diagnostic testing.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 2,800

Florida State Average

1,345

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Coronary Artery Disease - Heart Disease

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Initial Office Visit with PCP

A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your heart and determine the best course of treatment

NATIONAL

$ 190

State ()

NA

STEP 2
Heart Stress Test With Heart Ultrasound

A test that combines a cardiovascular stress test and sound waves (ultrasound) to create images of the heart and see how it functions during rest and after exercise

NATIONAL

$ 2,379

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Follow-up Office Visit

Two doctor checkups after your stress test

NATIONAL

$ 231

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 2,800

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

Your health care provider will examine you. You will often need more than one test before getting a diagnosis.

  • Coronary angiography -- an invasive test that evaluates the heart arteries under x-ray
  • Echocardiogram stress test
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Electron-beam computed tomography (EBCT) to look for calcium in the lining of the arteries -- the more calcium, the higher your chance for CHD
  • Exercise stress test
  • Heart CT scan
  • Nuclear stress test
  • Angioplasty and stent placement, called percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs)
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Minimally invasive heart surgery

Tests may include: You may be asked to take one or more medicines to treat blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. Follow your doctor's directions closely to help prevent coronary artery disease from getting worse. Never stop taking your medicines without first talking to your health care provider. Stopping heart medicines suddenly can make your angina worse or cause a heart attack. You may be referred to a cardiac rehabilitation program to help improve your heart's fitness. Procedures and surgeries used to treat CHD include:

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Drinking alcohol. If you drink, limit yourself to no more than 1 drink a day for women, or 2 a day for men.
  • Emotional health. Get checked and treated for depression, if needed.
  • Exercise. Get plenty of aerobic exercise -- such as walking, swimming, or bicycling -- at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
  • Smoking. Do not smoke or use tobacco.
  • Stress. Avoid or reduce stress as much as you can.
  • Weight. Maintain a healthy weight. Strive for a BMI (body mass index) between 18.5 and 24.9 and a waist smaller than 35 inches.

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • What are the signs and symptoms that I am having angina?
  • Will I always have the same symptoms?
  • What are the activities that can cause me to have angina?
  • How should I treat my chest pain, or angina, when it happens?
  • When should I call the doctor?
  • When should I call 911?
  • How much exercise or activity can I do?
  • Do I need to have a stress test first?
  • Is it safe for me to exercise on my own?
  • Where should I exercise, inside or outside?
  • Which activities are better to start with?
  • Are there activities or exercises that are not safe for me?
  • How long and how hard can I exercise?
  • When can I return to work? Are there limits to what I can do at work?
  • What should I do if I feel sad or very worried about my heart disease?
  • How can I change the way I live to make my heart stronger?
  • What is a heart-healthy diet?
  • Is it okay to ever eat something that is not heart healthy?
  • What are some ways to eat healthy when I go to a restaurant?
  • Is it okay to drink any alcohol?
  • Is it okay to be around other people who are smoking?
  • Is my blood pressure normal?
  • What is my cholesterol and do I need to take medicines for it?
  • Is it okay to be sexually active?
  • Is it safe to use sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), or tadalafil (Cialis) if I’m a man?
  • What medicines am I taking to treat or prevent angina?
  • Do they have any side effects?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose?
  • Is it ever safe to stop any of these medicines on my own?
  • If I am taking aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix),  or another blood thinner, is it okay to take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or other medicines for pain due to arthritis, headache, or other problems?
  • It is okay to take omeprazole (Prilosec) or other medicines for heartburn?

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