Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads
Medicare pricing data for 332 providers across 18 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $33.14 but Medicare allows only $6.07. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 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
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads (HCPCS code 93041) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.07, but hospitals typically charge $33.14 — a 5.5x 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 $6.07, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.21. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.61 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $7 | $34 | 41 | 1,189 | +15.8% |
| New Jersey | $7 | $73 | 11 | 424 | +15.3% |
| New York | $7 | $70 | 36 | 1,059 | +12.4% |
| Washington | $6 | $17 | 5 | 20 | +6.8% |
| Illinois | $6 | $36 | 7 | 191 | +6.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $14 | 10 | 2,208 | +1.8% |
| Colorado | $6 | $34 | 9 | 54 | +1.5% |
| Michigan | $6 | $19 | 7 | 23 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $6 | $16 | 16 | 2,655 | -4.1% |
| Texas | $6 | $16 | 54 | 1,168 | -5.9% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $49 | 5 | 14 | -9.1% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $16 | 30 | 61 | -9.6% |
| Arizona | $5 | $13 | 6 | 13 | -10.7% |
| South Carolina | $5 | $98 | 5 | 102 | -11.5% |
| Alabama | $5 | $16 | 7 | 495 | -13.8% |
| Indiana | $5 | $88 | 15 | 241 | -15.5% |
| Mississippi | $5 | $100 | 7 | 641 | -17.6% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $17 | 13 | 87 | -19.1% |
⚠️ 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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