How Much Does a EKG / Electrocardiogram Cost?

An EKG records the electrical signals in your heart. It's a quick, painless test used to detect heart problems and monitor heart health.

Medicare Allowed
$14.51
Hospital Charge
$67.91
Est. Out-of-Pocket
$2.90
~20% coinsurance

Hospital Charge vs. Medicare Payment

Hospital Charge$67.91
Medicare Allowed$14.51
Medicare Payment$10.43

Hospitals charge 4.7x more than what Medicare allows.

Most Expensive States for EKG / Electrocardiogram

1. Alaska$17.05
2. New York$16.40
3. District of Columbia$15.92
4. New Jersey$15.76
5. California$15.67
6. Maryland$15.18
7. Connecticut$15.13
8. Massachusetts$15.09
9. Hawaii$14.94
10. Illinois$14.63

⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.