Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days
Medicare pricing data for 11,668 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $75.29 but Medicare allows only $12.28. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 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
Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days (HCPCS code 93246) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.28, but hospitals typically charge $75.29 — a 6.1x 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 $12.28, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.46. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.48 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $14 | $81 | 1,370 | 32,116 | +15.1% |
| New York | $14 | $74 | 727 | 6,399 | +14.3% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $63 | 355 | 4,531 | +11.2% |
| District of Columbia | $14 | $68 | 25 | 428 | +11.2% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $69 | 264 | 3,116 | +9.4% |
| Alaska | $13 | $143 | 60 | 720 | +6.6% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $82 | 141 | 886 | +6.6% |
| Washington | $13 | $56 | 374 | 3,651 | +5.4% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $88 | 26 | 525 | +4.5% |
| Maryland | $13 | $44 | 326 | 5,944 | +4.5% |
| New Hampshire | $13 | $186 | 97 | 496 | +2.1% |
| Colorado | $12 | $47 | 189 | 1,741 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $12 | $38 | 7 | 29 | -1.3% |
| Delaware | $12 | $60 | 15 | 275 | -1.8% |
| Virginia | $12 | $79 | 359 | 4,137 | -2.3% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $64 | 262 | 1,337 | -2.4% |
| Nevada | $12 | $65 | 54 | 449 | -2.6% |
| Montana | $12 | $60 | 43 | 393 | -4.4% |
| Oregon | $12 | $48 | 188 | 2,005 | -4.6% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $71 | 69 | 140 | -4.9% |
| Florida | $11 | $59 | 621 | 7,224 | -6.4% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $63 | 36 | 260 | -6.8% |
| Texas | $11 | $107 | 828 | 12,832 | -6.9% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $140 | 130 | 720 | -6.9% |
| Illinois | $11 | $128 | 283 | 5,729 | -7.1% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $35 | 22 | 65 | -7.1% |
| Michigan | $11 | $45 | 276 | 1,835 | -7.2% |
| Vermont | $11 | $49 | 10 | 71 | -7.3% |
| Utah | $11 | $64 | 40 | 160 | -8.2% |
| Arizona | $11 | $39 | 207 | 1,483 | -8.9% |
| Maine | $11 | $32 | 21 | 73 | -9.6% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $70 | 893 | 7,066 | -10.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $111 | 777 | 8,632 | -10.6% |
| Ohio | $11 | $36 | 288 | 2,064 | -10.9% |
| Missouri | $11 | $45 | 181 | 967 | -11.3% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $38 | 32 | 103 | -11.7% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $43 | 189 | 2,141 | -12.1% |
| Indiana | $11 | $48 | 248 | 2,258 | -12.4% |
| Georgia | $11 | $67 | 226 | 1,520 | -12.5% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $43 | 86 | 1,191 | -13.4% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $35 | 175 | 2,023 | -14.3% |
| Iowa | $11 | $166 | 45 | 216 | -14.3% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $41 | 419 | 3,540 | -14.8% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $44 | 138 | 896 | -15.0% |
| Kansas | $10 | $53 | 104 | 1,077 | -15.2% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $132 | 32 | 210 | -15.5% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $39 | 66 | 614 | -15.6% |
| Idaho | $10 | $77 | 42 | 256 | -15.9% |
| Alabama | $10 | $35 | 172 | 1,768 | -16.5% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $41 | 70 | 829 | -17.4% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $104 | 56 | 959 | -19.5% |
⚠️ 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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