Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring
Medicare pricing data for 3,550 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 17.3x markup — hospitals charge $136.97 but Medicare allows only $7.94. Uninsured patients may face bills 17.3 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 (HCPCS code 93270) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $7.94, but hospitals typically charge $136.97 — a 17.3x 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 $7.94, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.59. 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 17.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.06 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $9 | $138 | 39 | 274 | +14.1% |
| Connecticut | $9 | $66 | 63 | 263 | +13.0% |
| Alaska | $9 | $259 | 16 | 34 | +12.1% |
| Massachusetts | $9 | $92 | 62 | 431 | +11.7% |
| California | $9 | $286 | 216 | 6,389 | +9.3% |
| New York | $9 | $102 | 234 | 1,299 | +9.1% |
| Colorado | $9 | $66 | 63 | 225 | +8.8% |
| Washington | $8 | $56 | 72 | 416 | +6.3% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $61 | 9 | 43 | +5.8% |
| Montana | $8 | $24 | 1 | 78 | +5.4% |
| New Hampshire | $8 | $41 | 5 | 15 | +3.4% |
| North Dakota | $8 | $73 | 11 | 19 | +3.1% |
| Virginia | $8 | $60 | 97 | 439 | +2.6% |
| New Jersey | $8 | $130 | 105 | 845 | +2.5% |
| Michigan | $8 | $51 | 98 | 521 | +2.3% |
| Illinois | $8 | $75 | 109 | 859 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $8 | $152 | 263 | 3,196 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $8 | $36 | 245 | 1,938 | -1.3% |
| Oregon | $8 | $31 | 24 | 65 | -1.4% |
| Arizona | $8 | $41 | 83 | 411 | -2.0% |
| Ohio | $8 | $48 | 107 | 638 | -3.1% |
| North Carolina | $8 | $102 | 250 | 1,415 | -3.8% |
| Wisconsin | $8 | $271 | 74 | 301 | -3.8% |
| Utah | $8 | $43 | 21 | 65 | -4.5% |
| Georgia | $8 | $102 | 215 | 1,174 | -5.3% |
| Missouri | $8 | $71 | 89 | 730 | -5.5% |
| South Carolina | $7 | $108 | 194 | 1,389 | -5.7% |
| Oklahoma | $7 | $59 | 18 | 177 | -6.4% |
| Nebraska | $7 | $32 | 14 | 24 | -6.5% |
| Indiana | $7 | $158 | 119 | 815 | -7.1% |
| New Mexico | $7 | $37 | 10 | 317 | -7.3% |
| West Virginia | $7 | $62 | 27 | 88 | -9.6% |
| Kentucky | $7 | $25 | 54 | 219 | -9.7% |
| Kansas | $7 | $81 | 59 | 416 | -10.1% |
| Louisiana | $7 | $58 | 33 | 105 | -10.5% |
| Tennessee | $7 | $68 | 125 | 436 | -10.7% |
| Alabama | $7 | $45 | 119 | 1,003 | -11.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $7 | $84 | 63 | 965 | -14.6% |
| Minnesota | $7 | $167 | 27 | 365 | -16.5% |
| Iowa | $7 | $152 | 21 | 31 | -18.1% |
| Mississippi | $7 | $139 | 26 | 183 | -18.1% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $35 | 41 | 214 | -25.1% |
| Idaho | $6 | $168 | 6 | 12 | -26.8% |
⚠️ 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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