Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician
Medicare pricing data for 2,440 providers across 44 states
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
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician (HCPCS code 93040) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.29, but hospitals typically charge $49.09 — a 3.7x 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 $13.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.66. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $15 | $67 | 228 | 13,495 | +10.2% |
| Maryland | $14 | $43 | 40 | 1,187 | +5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $46 | 11 | 113 | +4.7% |
| Alaska | $14 | $97 | 7 | 13 | +4.7% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $58 | 128 | 9,858 | +4.4% |
| California | $14 | $38 | 415 | 18,167 | +3.9% |
| Virginia | $14 | $40 | 69 | 1,766 | +3.3% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $34 | 28 | 1,551 | +1.8% |
| Illinois | $13 | $40 | 63 | 1,531 | +0.8% |
| Washington | $13 | $53 | 53 | 461 | +0.5% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $21 | 5 | 14 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $35 | 43 | 835 | -0.2% |
| Florida | $13 | $25 | 126 | 3,437 | -1.9% |
| Michigan | $13 | $28 | 31 | 1,213 | -2.4% |
| Colorado | $13 | $24 | 44 | 837 | -3.8% |
| Delaware | $13 | $52 | 8 | 299 | -4.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $33 | 58 | 1,489 | -5.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $13 | 1 | 11 | -5.6% |
| Nevada | $12 | $33 | 64 | 1,681 | -7.5% |
| Missouri | $12 | $40 | 11 | 388 | -8.2% |
| Oregon | $12 | $48 | 17 | 200 | -8.4% |
| Texas | $12 | $51 | 408 | 11,773 | -8.8% |
| Arizona | $12 | $38 | 43 | 840 | -8.8% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $29 | 4 | 88 | -8.9% |
| Vermont | $12 | $44 | 5 | 14 | -9.0% |
| Utah | $12 | $24 | 15 | 425 | -9.6% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $42 | 15 | 30 | -9.6% |
| Indiana | $12 | $39 | 23 | 544 | -9.8% |
| Georgia | $12 | $39 | 54 | 409 | -10.7% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $43 | 113 | 1,470 | -10.8% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $53 | 22 | 164 | -10.9% |
| Ohio | $12 | $32 | 66 | 1,037 | -11.3% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $161 | 34 | 1,546 | -11.8% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $44 | 14 | 111 | -12.8% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $34 | 15 | 229 | -13.0% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $32 | 17 | 155 | -13.3% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $22 | 18 | 663 | -13.5% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $139 | 8 | 42 | -13.7% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $66 | 34 | 861 | -13.8% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $33 | 16 | 128 | -15.0% |
| Arkansas | $11 | $21 | 10 | 74 | -15.1% |
| Kansas | $11 | $27 | 5 | 75 | -17.2% |
| Idaho | $11 | $30 | 8 | 39 | -17.5% |
| Alabama | $11 | $44 | 26 | 1,359 | -18.6% |
⚠️ 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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