Heart rhythm analysis and report of continous external ekg over 8-15 days
Medicare pricing data for 431 providers across 23 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $54 in Nebraska to $303 in Texas. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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 analysis and report of continous external ekg over 8-15 days (HCPCS code 93247) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $284.98, but hospitals typically charge $1,193 — a 4.2x 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 $284.98, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $57.00. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $219.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $303 | $444 | 43 | 24,309 | +6.3% |
| California | $286 | $1,008 | 54 | 264,564 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $283 | $1,097 | 22 | 20,506 | -0.5% |
| Maryland | $273 | $2,630 | 11 | 418 | -4.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $269 | $3,779 | 33 | 16,141 | -5.7% |
| New York | $267 | $444 | 16 | 30 | -6.3% |
| Delaware | $264 | $1,001 | 2 | 15 | -7.3% |
| Rhode Island | $251 | $437 | 10 | 22 | -12.0% |
| Virginia | $248 | $583 | 9 | 52 | -13.0% |
| Illinois | $248 | $3,773 | 51 | 10,425 | -13.1% |
| Georgia | $239 | $1,059 | 9 | 119 | -16.3% |
| Michigan | $233 | $426 | 15 | 24 | -18.4% |
| Arizona | $232 | $532 | 16 | 53 | -18.7% |
| Ohio | $219 | $390 | 14 | 59 | -23.3% |
| North Carolina | $218 | $343 | 16 | 30 | -23.6% |
| Oklahoma | $215 | $433 | 10 | 14 | -24.6% |
| Louisiana | $215 | $319 | 11 | 52 | -24.6% |
| Tennessee | $215 | $1,952 | 7 | 87 | -24.7% |
| Arkansas | $204 | $415 | 1 | 27 | -28.3% |
| Kentucky | $204 | $473 | 4 | 19 | -28.5% |
| Florida | $204 | $1,254 | 16 | 101 | -28.6% |
| Indiana | $194 | $373 | 17 | 25 | -32.0% |
| Nebraska | $54 | $55 | 1 | 41 | -81.0% |
⚠️ 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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