I worked in Cardiology office for 30+ years---started out assisting and at the time of my retirement was the Business Office Manager. The charge you saw for 174.00 for treadmill test that you said you didn't actually have was probably for supplies. When billing is done--each and every component of the test has a separate CPT code (this is a universal code that tells the insurance companies what is being billed) I am guessing that this code and charge was probably for supplies---maybe even the Nuclear infusion that was done. Can't be sure but I would imagine if you went to the Cardiology office for a Cardiostress test the charge would be more than 174.00.
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