Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days
Medicare pricing data for 17,381 providers across 51 states
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 review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days (HCPCS code 93248) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $25.70, but hospitals typically charge $99.48 — a 3.9x 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 $25.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.14. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $33 | $267 | 79 | 1,094 | +28.8% |
| New York | $28 | $111 | 1,014 | 11,203 | +8.5% |
| California | $28 | $127 | 1,706 | 50,857 | +7.4% |
| District of Columbia | $27 | $88 | 47 | 543 | +6.8% |
| Massachusetts | $27 | $101 | 509 | 14,986 | +4.7% |
| Connecticut | $27 | $137 | 229 | 1,622 | +3.9% |
| New Jersey | $26 | $89 | 480 | 6,431 | +2.6% |
| Illinois | $26 | $109 | 670 | 13,685 | +2.0% |
| Washington | $26 | $77 | 448 | 10,791 | +1.3% |
| Maryland | $26 | $76 | 431 | 9,312 | +1.2% |
| Hawaii | $26 | $87 | 49 | 1,285 | +0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $26 | $73 | 44 | 862 | +0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $26 | $270 | 144 | 4,779 | -0.2% |
| Delaware | $26 | $80 | 43 | 1,150 | -0.4% |
| Montana | $25 | $72 | 79 | 2,171 | -1.1% |
| Nevada | $25 | $70 | 105 | 1,957 | -1.2% |
| Colorado | $25 | $76 | 390 | 7,586 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $25 | $108 | 586 | 8,208 | -1.5% |
| Oregon | $25 | $97 | 414 | 9,209 | -1.6% |
| Florida | $25 | $83 | 795 | 11,867 | -1.8% |
| Maine | $25 | $72 | 111 | 1,344 | -1.9% |
| Utah | $25 | $77 | 63 | 529 | -2.1% |
| Virginia | $25 | $71 | 683 | 12,525 | -2.1% |
| Minnesota | $25 | $102 | 266 | 5,570 | -2.3% |
| North Dakota | $25 | $118 | 51 | 1,798 | -2.3% |
| Wyoming | $25 | $110 | 10 | 225 | -2.6% |
| Vermont | $25 | $123 | 30 | 1,184 | -2.9% |
| South Dakota | $25 | $40 | 75 | 2,377 | -3.0% |
| Missouri | $25 | $81 | 298 | 3,813 | -3.7% |
| New Mexico | $25 | $62 | 81 | 1,445 | -3.8% |
| Ohio | $25 | $120 | 507 | 7,589 | -3.8% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $276 | 303 | 2,381 | -3.9% |
| Arizona | $25 | $80 | 214 | 1,829 | -4.0% |
| Georgia | $25 | $100 | 381 | 3,175 | -4.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $67 | 1,020 | 12,888 | -4.2% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $95 | 935 | 12,758 | -4.4% |
| West Virginia | $24 | $88 | 102 | 1,559 | -4.7% |
| Kentucky | $24 | $62 | 308 | 5,149 | -4.7% |
| Kansas | $24 | $70 | 205 | 3,472 | -4.8% |
| Iowa | $24 | $93 | 136 | 1,844 | -5.1% |
| Nebraska | $24 | $68 | 128 | 1,611 | -5.1% |
| Oklahoma | $24 | $68 | 215 | 2,693 | -5.1% |
| South Carolina | $24 | $82 | 237 | 3,384 | -5.1% |
| Indiana | $24 | $73 | 379 | 4,799 | -5.4% |
| Idaho | $24 | $77 | 116 | 3,644 | -5.6% |
| Mississippi | $24 | $78 | 127 | 1,990 | -6.1% |
| Tennessee | $24 | $66 | 512 | 6,906 | -6.1% |
| Arkansas | $24 | $62 | 173 | 2,028 | -6.5% |
| Texas | $24 | $99 | 1,031 | 13,147 | -7.3% |
| Alabama | $24 | $72 | 206 | 2,377 | -7.7% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $75 | 213 | 1,790 | -8.8% |
⚠️ 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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