How much does an Electrocardiogram cost?

Electrocardiogram (EKG) · CPT 93000 · An electrocardiogram (EKG) records the heart's electrical activity to check rhythm and detect heart problems.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) is about $47, with most between $24 and $118 ($75 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 1,665 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $110 — roughly 2.3× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$47
typical · $24$118
Cash / self-pay
$75
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$110
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 1,665hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost — frequently asked questions

How much does an Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) is about $47, with most falling between $24 and $118, based on published rates from 1,665 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does an Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) run around $75. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $110), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital Electrocardiogram (EKG) bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) run about $110 — roughly 2.3× the $47 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Electrocardiogram (EKG)?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $47), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Were you charged more than $47?

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Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost by location

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