Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring and transmission and analysis
Medicare pricing data for 293 providers across 22 states
This procedure has a 11.3x markup — hospitals charge $2,132 but Medicare allows only $189.01. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.3 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) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring and transmission and analysis (HCPCS code 93271) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $189.01, but hospitals typically charge $2,132 — a 11.3x 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 $189.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $37.80. 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 11.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $142.78 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $199 | $2,535 | 73 | 22,684 | +5.4% |
| Texas | $187 | $1,471 | 17 | 6,253 | -1.3% |
| Georgia | $176 | $1,073 | 16 | 306 | -6.6% |
| Maryland | $176 | $6,964 | 2 | 258 | -7.0% |
| New York | $171 | $420 | 17 | 40 | -9.7% |
| New Jersey | $162 | $1,091 | 8 | 2,014 | -14.1% |
| Massachusetts | $155 | $985 | 10 | 503 | -18.1% |
| Minnesota | $151 | $1,955 | 1 | 310 | -20.1% |
| Michigan | $144 | $299 | 6 | 16 | -23.6% |
| Illinois | $143 | $1,104 | 22 | 211 | -24.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $142 | $1,354 | 5 | 331 | -24.8% |
| Wisconsin | $140 | $2,525 | 11 | 18 | -26.0% |
| Florida | $137 | $1,406 | 12 | 625 | -27.4% |
| South Carolina | $134 | $369 | 11 | 13 | -29.2% |
| Ohio | $133 | $252 | 6 | 858 | -29.6% |
| Tennessee | $132 | $392 | 3 | 16 | -30.0% |
| Kansas | $132 | $307 | 2 | 27 | -30.1% |
| Missouri | $131 | $465 | 12 | 19 | -30.6% |
| Oregon | $131 | $694 | 13 | 21 | -30.8% |
| Arkansas | $121 | $283 | 1 | 153 | -35.8% |
| Washington | $113 | $715 | 9 | 11 | -40.3% |
| Louisiana | $112 | $462 | 10 | 13 | -41.0% |
⚠️ 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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