Average total cost, sometimes referred to as the per unit total cost, is the per unit cost. This includes fixed costs, those costs that are required for production but do not change based on output, and variable costs, those costs that increase (or decrease) as output increases (or decreases).
Average Costs of an Echocardiogram. The average costs of an echocardiogram are between $250 and $350, but you may expect to pay even more in certain geographical areas. You should also know that this is the cost of the actual procedure and doesnât cover the veterinarian examination.
I often will explain to middle aged patients that no, they don't need a stress test. A basic exercise EKG costs about $200. Some doctors use a nuclear stress test in which a radioactive dye illuminates how well the heart is working. Those tests are priced at an average of $630. According to the American College of Cardiology, stress tests should only be performed on patients who have peripheral artery disease, diabetics over age 40 and people who have an increased risk of coronary artery disease.