How much does an Electrocardiogram cost in Houston?

Electrocardiogram (EKG) · CPT 93000 · Metro area: Houston

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) is about $69, with most between $59 and $76 ($311 cash/self-pay). Based on 28 Houston hospitals — 47% higher than the national typical of $47. Hospital list charges run about $311 (4.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$69
Houston · $59$76
Cash / self-pay
$311
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$311
4.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 28 Houston hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost in Houston — FAQs

How much does an Electrocardiogram (EKG) cost in Houston?

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) is about $69, with most between $59 and $76, based on 28 Houston hospitals. That's 47% higher than the national typical of $47.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) in Houston run around $311. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $311), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Houston hospital bill for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) so high?

Houston hospital "list" charges for an Electrocardiogram (EKG) run about $311 — roughly 4.5× the $69 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

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

Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $69), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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