Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional
Medicare pricing data for 15,176 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.3x markup — hospitals charge $113.06 but Medicare allows only $17.98. 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
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional (HCPCS code 93227) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.98, but hospitals typically charge $113.06 — 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 $17.98, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.60. 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 $13.36 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $24 | $268 | 32 | 295 | +32.1% |
| New Jersey | $19 | $96 | 494 | 4,428 | +6.3% |
| California | $19 | $114 | 801 | 10,127 | +6.2% |
| Connecticut | $19 | $130 | 270 | 3,355 | +6.1% |
| New York | $19 | $100 | 846 | 10,866 | +4.6% |
| Massachusetts | $19 | $90 | 470 | 6,154 | +4.4% |
| Washington | $19 | $64 | 264 | 2,920 | +3.8% |
| District of Columbia | $19 | $109 | 19 | 127 | +3.7% |
| Maryland | $18 | $90 | 182 | 1,114 | +2.8% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $75 | 30 | 155 | +2.2% |
| Rhode Island | $18 | $70 | 78 | 816 | +1.5% |
| Montana | $18 | $68 | 51 | 719 | +1.2% |
| Colorado | $18 | $68 | 257 | 1,708 | +1.2% |
| Illinois | $18 | $141 | 719 | 10,063 | +1.0% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $187 | 106 | 1,439 | +0.9% |
| Delaware | $18 | $210 | 51 | 705 | +0.7% |
| Oregon | $18 | $69 | 149 | 1,647 | +0.6% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $159 | 283 | 6,236 | +0.4% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $206 | 23 | 415 | +0.4% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $143 | 39 | 675 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $18 | $35 | 54 | 285 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $18 | $78 | 889 | 11,882 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $118 | 78 | 2,768 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $18 | $81 | 490 | 5,480 | -0.3% |
| Michigan | $18 | $86 | 611 | 6,930 | -0.6% |
| Nevada | $18 | $72 | 38 | 135 | -0.6% |
| Maine | $18 | $91 | 122 | 1,275 | -0.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $124 | 870 | 12,099 | -1.0% |
| Vermont | $18 | $97 | 33 | 1,279 | -1.1% |
| Arizona | $18 | $125 | 165 | 2,081 | -1.3% |
| Georgia | $18 | $115 | 583 | 4,817 | -1.4% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $369 | 448 | 5,416 | -1.6% |
| Missouri | $18 | $125 | 396 | 5,088 | -2.1% |
| Utah | $18 | $131 | 99 | 665 | -2.2% |
| Ohio | $18 | $90 | 705 | 9,249 | -2.3% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $86 | 182 | 2,848 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $18 | $109 | 726 | 6,547 | -2.4% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $125 | 472 | 2,859 | -2.4% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $104 | 58 | 330 | -2.5% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $113 | 241 | 2,214 | -2.5% |
| Idaho | $17 | $73 | 48 | 329 | -2.8% |
| Indiana | $17 | $107 | 519 | 5,979 | -2.8% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $74 | 361 | 4,647 | -3.0% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $102 | 250 | 2,469 | -3.0% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $80 | 163 | 3,436 | -3.1% |
| Iowa | $17 | $124 | 235 | 5,101 | -3.3% |
| Alabama | $17 | $98 | 187 | 2,469 | -3.9% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $87 | 416 | 3,616 | -4.3% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $108 | 95 | 811 | -4.3% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $75 | 204 | 2,784 | -4.7% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $77 | 108 | 658 | -4.8% |
| Kansas | $17 | $96 | 164 | 2,272 | -5.2% |
⚠️ 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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