Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous
Medicare pricing data for 6,378 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.6x markup — hospitals charge $113.02 but Medicare allows only $17.24. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.6 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) 2-day continuous (HCPCS code 93225) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.24, but hospitals typically charge $113.02 — a 6.6x 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 $17.24, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.45. 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 6.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.82 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $21 | $96 | 418 | 4,948 | +19.8% |
| Connecticut | $20 | $98 | 110 | 971 | +16.4% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $127 | 7 | 21 | +15.5% |
| Washington | $20 | $97 | 163 | 1,067 | +13.6% |
| District of Columbia | $19 | $138 | 8 | 89 | +12.6% |
| Massachusetts | $19 | $108 | 158 | 1,993 | +12.6% |
| New Jersey | $19 | $107 | 200 | 1,625 | +12.4% |
| Maryland | $19 | $92 | 114 | 620 | +9.9% |
| New Hampshire | $19 | $304 | 9 | 32 | +9.3% |
| Rhode Island | $19 | $88 | 13 | 185 | +7.6% |
| Alaska | $18 | $365 | 6 | 47 | +7.2% |
| New York | $18 | $155 | 375 | 4,369 | +7.1% |
| Montana | $18 | $47 | 18 | 64 | +6.6% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $95 | 274 | 1,088 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $18 | $101 | 172 | 1,412 | +4.4% |
| Colorado | $18 | $101 | 72 | 288 | +4.2% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $99 | 6 | 35 | +3.5% |
| Nevada | $18 | $101 | 16 | 76 | +3.4% |
| Maine | $18 | $107 | 8 | 76 | +2.8% |
| Vermont | $18 | $93 | 15 | 66 | +1.8% |
| Delaware | $18 | $44 | 9 | 109 | +1.7% |
| North Dakota | $17 | $101 | 44 | 118 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $17 | $70 | 494 | 5,599 | +0.4% |
| Oregon | $17 | $81 | 21 | 68 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $17 | $65 | 127 | 1,204 | -0.6% |
| Michigan | $17 | $66 | 145 | 989 | -1.4% |
| Utah | $17 | $76 | 37 | 132 | -1.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $152 | 208 | 2,333 | -2.2% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $339 | 208 | 940 | -3.1% |
| Illinois | $16 | $182 | 136 | 2,171 | -4.5% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $157 | 326 | 1,842 | -4.9% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $173 | 36 | 146 | -4.9% |
| Iowa | $16 | $150 | 104 | 594 | -5.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $62 | 8 | 51 | -5.3% |
| Georgia | $16 | $117 | 294 | 2,923 | -5.6% |
| Ohio | $16 | $72 | 325 | 2,529 | -5.6% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $63 | 41 | 267 | -6.7% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $142 | 15 | 64 | -7.0% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $78 | 35 | 248 | -7.2% |
| Missouri | $16 | $74 | 112 | 834 | -7.3% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $108 | 150 | 1,496 | -7.5% |
| Indiana | $16 | $146 | 224 | 1,433 | -9.2% |
| Texas | $15 | $125 | 380 | 3,055 | -11.8% |
| Alabama | $15 | $75 | 82 | 1,502 | -12.2% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $80 | 273 | 1,487 | -12.4% |
| Arkansas | $15 | $93 | 83 | 901 | -13.0% |
| Louisiana | $15 | $92 | 62 | 704 | -13.6% |
| West Virginia | $14 | $257 | 37 | 146 | -16.2% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $70 | 109 | 932 | -16.5% |
| Mississippi | $14 | $109 | 26 | 107 | -16.5% |
| Idaho | $14 | $140 | 10 | 97 | -17.7% |
| Kansas | $14 | $191 | 53 | 752 | -18.1% |
⚠️ 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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