Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with report
Medicare pricing data for 786 providers across 31 states
This procedure has a 12.6x markup — hospitals charge $490.43 but Medicare allows only $38.89. Uninsured patients may face bills 12.6 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 with report (HCPCS code 93226) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $38.89, but hospitals typically charge $490.43 — a 12.6x 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 $38.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.78. 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 12.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $28.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $43 | $1,234 | 5 | 3,112 | +11.8% |
| New Jersey | $42 | $359 | 16 | 3,735 | +7.8% |
| New York | $41 | $1,103 | 44 | 1,203 | +6.6% |
| California | $41 | $507 | 60 | 20,760 | +6.3% |
| Washington | $41 | $116 | 34 | 94 | +5.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $40 | $592 | 36 | 16,235 | +3.4% |
| Connecticut | $40 | $159 | 4 | 11 | +3.3% |
| Florida | $39 | $218 | 43 | 1,925 | +1.2% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $199 | 48 | 220 | +1.0% |
| Illinois | $37 | $594 | 29 | 17,649 | -3.8% |
| Texas | $37 | $300 | 42 | 22,846 | -5.9% |
| Georgia | $36 | $249 | 6 | 832 | -7.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $36 | $63 | 6 | 47 | -8.0% |
| North Dakota | $36 | $133 | 8 | 43 | -8.1% |
| Minnesota | $36 | $453 | 29 | 86 | -8.2% |
| Michigan | $35 | $89 | 8 | 36 | -9.3% |
| South Dakota | $35 | $362 | 16 | 56 | -10.3% |
| Arizona | $35 | $86 | 7 | 43 | -10.6% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $710 | 63 | 177 | -12.9% |
| Indiana | $33 | $216 | 40 | 219 | -15.4% |
| Ohio | $33 | $131 | 25 | 1,406 | -15.4% |
| Missouri | $33 | $192 | 41 | 72 | -15.7% |
| Nebraska | $33 | $105 | 5 | 59 | -15.9% |
| North Carolina | $32 | $126 | 20 | 28 | -16.7% |
| Kansas | $32 | $187 | 16 | 486 | -17.1% |
| Iowa | $32 | $111 | 15 | 90 | -17.4% |
| Louisiana | $32 | $198 | 11 | 291 | -18.3% |
| Tennessee | $31 | $89 | 69 | 185 | -20.0% |
| South Carolina | $31 | $210 | 7 | 99 | -20.6% |
| Mississippi | $30 | $204 | 7 | 27 | -21.9% |
| Idaho | $30 | $333 | 1 | 51 | -22.0% |
⚠️ 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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