The esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English), commonly known as the foodpipe or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a fibromuscular tube through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.he esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English), commonly known as the foodpipe or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a fibromuscular tube through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.
The average price of a standard echocardiogram is $1,400 and this rises to $3,300 for a transesophageal echocardiogram. The cost is usually covered by insurance, although there may be an out of pocket expense of up to $200.
If for some reason your insurance company does not cover the cost of your echocardiogram, expect to pay between $500 and $1,000 for the procedure. This cost varies due to your location and the setting of where you are having the test done---in a hospital or in an outpatient clinic.f for some reason your insurance company does not cover the cost of your echocardiogram, expect to pay between $500 and $1,000 for the procedure. This cost varies due to your location and the setting of where you are having the test done---in a hospital or in an outpatient clinic.