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).
The basic stress test involves walking on a treadmill while your electrocardiogram (EKG) is continuously monitored for changes that may indicate a blocked artery to the heart. However, there are options if you are unable to walk on a treadmill or if your EKG is already abnormal at rest. The existing options include: imaging stress tests -- echocardiographic or nuclear -- and pharmacologic stress tests -- adenosine and dobutamine.
1 According to ABCnews.com, a basic exercise EKG costs around $200 while a nuclear stress test costs about $630. 2  Stress test is applicable only on patients that have peripheral artery problem, diabetics who are more than 40 years old, and individuals who have high risk of coronary artery condition. There are many types of stress tests as noted below. 2  However, a nuclear test can cost $500 to $900 while a basic stress test can cost less than $200. 3  For those who are covered by health insurance, their policies should cover a majority of the costs as long as it is ordered by s doctor and deemed medically necessary.