Heart rhythm recording, analysis, interpretation and report of continous external ekg over more than 1 week up to 1 weeks
Medicare pricing data for 1,032 providers across 37 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $142 in Hawaii to $319 in District of Columbia. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Heart rhythm recording, analysis, interpretation and report of continous external ekg over more than 1 week up to 1 weeks (HCPCS code 93245) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $290.05, but hospitals typically charge $879.70 — a 3.0x 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 $290.05, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $58.01. 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 3.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $226.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $319 | $1,062 | 29 | 769 | +10.1% |
| New York | $315 | $955 | 71 | 220 | +8.6% |
| Massachusetts | $312 | $1,587 | 11 | 121 | +7.4% |
| California | $312 | $1,669 | 147 | 1,132 | +7.4% |
| New Jersey | $305 | $440 | 38 | 1,375 | +5.1% |
| Virginia | $304 | $838 | 27 | 168 | +4.7% |
| Connecticut | $301 | $562 | 5 | 11 | +3.7% |
| Maryland | $299 | $1,008 | 69 | 2,231 | +3.1% |
| Michigan | $296 | $750 | 14 | 62 | +1.9% |
| Indiana | $295 | $950 | 9 | 66 | +1.7% |
| Oregon | $294 | $916 | 17 | 36 | +1.3% |
| Wyoming | $292 | $1,125 | 1 | 44 | +0.8% |
| Washington | $278 | $348 | 35 | 272 | -4.1% |
| Arizona | $264 | $510 | 31 | 95 | -9.0% |
| Texas | $262 | $724 | 122 | 722 | -9.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $262 | $599 | 44 | 132 | -9.8% |
| Minnesota | $260 | $355 | 12 | 21 | -10.2% |
| Missouri | $260 | $856 | 9 | 24 | -10.4% |
| South Carolina | $253 | $685 | 5 | 98 | -12.7% |
| Florida | $251 | $447 | 80 | 511 | -13.6% |
| Illinois | $249 | $721 | 27 | 50 | -14.2% |
| Nebraska | $248 | $348 | 8 | 31 | -14.3% |
| Ohio | $246 | $529 | 13 | 21 | -15.1% |
| Tennessee | $245 | $432 | 11 | 54 | -15.7% |
| Oklahoma | $242 | $663 | 18 | 47 | -16.6% |
| Utah | $240 | $619 | 3 | 16 | -17.3% |
| Georgia | $239 | $714 | 22 | 51 | -17.7% |
| Mississippi | $234 | $474 | 9 | 14 | -19.5% |
| Kansas | $231 | $651 | 17 | 67 | -20.2% |
| West Virginia | $227 | $804 | 4 | 11 | -21.9% |
| Alabama | $214 | $284 | 23 | 43 | -26.3% |
| North Carolina | $213 | $544 | 20 | 31 | -26.4% |
| Louisiana | $211 | $424 | 24 | 87 | -27.1% |
| Kentucky | $196 | $638 | 9 | 24 | -32.5% |
| Colorado | $190 | $279 | 6 | 19 | -34.5% |
| North Dakota | $184 | $185 | 8 | 21 | -36.6% |
| Hawaii | $142 | $197 | 6 | 28 | -51.2% |
⚠️ 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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