Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg)
Medicare pricing data for 2,391 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 6.3x markup — hospitals charge $186.69 but Medicare allows only $29.86. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) (HCPCS code 93017) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $29.86, but hospitals typically charge $186.69 — a 6.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $29.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.97. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $23.25 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $43 | $72 | 1 | 39 | +45.1% |
| New Jersey | $39 | $141 | 26 | 3,683 | +29.6% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $94 | 12 | 249 | +28.3% |
| Illinois | $35 | $326 | 69 | 13,973 | +17.0% |
| Montana | $34 | $77 | 5 | 46 | +14.9% |
| California | $34 | $168 | 141 | 7,132 | +14.7% |
| New Hampshire | $33 | $264 | 31 | 179 | +9.9% |
| Maryland | $33 | $107 | 14 | 335 | +8.8% |
| Washington | $32 | $178 | 97 | 2,159 | +8.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $32 | $160 | 34 | 282 | +7.7% |
| Massachusetts | $32 | $160 | 10 | 119 | +6.6% |
| Arkansas | $31 | $301 | 13 | 205 | +2.5% |
| New York | $30 | $148 | 45 | 1,384 | +1.7% |
| Iowa | $30 | $136 | 32 | 1,049 | -0.3% |
| Connecticut | $30 | $173 | 8 | 21 | -0.4% |
| Colorado | $30 | $93 | 51 | 750 | -0.7% |
| Alaska | $29 | $445 | 5 | 17 | -1.9% |
| New Mexico | $29 | $100 | 7 | 45 | -2.5% |
| North Dakota | $29 | $119 | 10 | 29 | -3.6% |
| Minnesota | $28 | $153 | 65 | 260 | -5.3% |
| Missouri | $28 | $379 | 45 | 1,225 | -5.9% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $111 | 5 | 61 | -6.0% |
| Florida | $28 | $104 | 185 | 6,197 | -6.2% |
| Virginia | $28 | $131 | 38 | 1,020 | -7.1% |
| Michigan | $28 | $248 | 42 | 616 | -7.5% |
| Texas | $27 | $126 | 210 | 5,290 | -8.2% |
| Utah | $27 | $122 | 31 | 939 | -9.7% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $390 | 58 | 691 | -9.8% |
| Louisiana | $27 | $137 | 120 | 4,637 | -10.0% |
| Wyoming | $27 | $44 | 4 | 325 | -10.9% |
| Arizona | $26 | $92 | 78 | 4,029 | -11.3% |
| Oregon | $26 | $156 | 22 | 499 | -11.6% |
| Georgia | $26 | $134 | 77 | 1,304 | -12.0% |
| Kentucky | $26 | $92 | 15 | 134 | -12.4% |
| South Dakota | $26 | $133 | 6 | 104 | -13.3% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $176 | 176 | 6,085 | -14.1% |
| Nevada | $26 | $144 | 4 | 54 | -14.3% |
| Kansas | $26 | $168 | 68 | 2,114 | -14.4% |
| Ohio | $25 | $137 | 121 | 1,055 | -14.7% |
| Tennessee | $25 | $104 | 145 | 746 | -14.7% |
| Idaho | $25 | $212 | 6 | 128 | -15.1% |
| Mississippi | $25 | $189 | 42 | 1,399 | -15.7% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $182 | 71 | 1,683 | -15.9% |
| Oklahoma | $25 | $145 | 24 | 323 | -16.6% |
| Indiana | $25 | $106 | 18 | 339 | -17.2% |
| Nebraska | $24 | $97 | 12 | 281 | -18.6% |
| Alabama | $24 | $77 | 75 | 1,662 | -20.1% |
| West Virginia | $23 | $1,015 | 6 | 535 | -22.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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