Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Alaska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Alaska's remote geography and limited provider network result in ECG / EKG costs running approximately 186% above national averages. Patients in the Last Frontier typically pay between $13.50 and $95 for an ECG / EKG visit, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $80. With 388 active providers offering ECG / EKG services across the state, patients can browse all available options throughout Alaska.
Average
$63
Median
$80
Lowest
$14
Highest
$95
Providers
388
44% above national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $80 | $80 | $648 | 374 |
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| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $80 | $606 | 373 |
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| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $51 | $328 | $991 | 375 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 93000 — Electrocardiogram, routine, with interpretation). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 93000 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 93000 (Electrocardiogram, routine, with interpretation), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 93000 covers: the provider's professional fee for ecg / ekg. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why ECG / EKG Visit Costs Vary Across Alaska
Alaska's healthcare costs run 35% above national averages due to extreme geographic isolation, limited provider competition, and high operational costs in remote communities. The state's vast distances and weather-dependent transportation create unique cost pressures affecting all medical services including ECG / EKG diagnostics.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Anchorage and Fairbanks contain the majority of Alaska's ECG / EKG providers, while rural communities rely on traveling specialists or telemedicine consultations. The Alaska Native Medical Center serves as a regional hub, but patients in remote villages may travel hundreds of miles for cardiac diagnostics. Bush plane transportation and weather delays can add significant indirect costs to ECG / EKG visits.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based ECG / EKG services in Alaska carry premium pricing due to high facility overhead, specialized equipment maintenance in harsh conditions, and 24/7 staffing requirements. Independent cardiology practices offer lower costs but are concentrated in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital dominate the market, influencing pricing across the state.
Insurance Market Competition in Alaska
Premera Blue Cross dominates Alaska's individual and small group markets, creating limited insurer competition that contributes to higher negotiated rates for ECG / EKG services. The concentrated market gives providers more leverage in rate negotiations compared to states with robust insurer competition. Alaska's small population and high medical costs create challenging market dynamics for new insurance entrants.
Physician Supply and Demand in Alaska
With 388 active ECG / EKG providers serving Alaska's dispersed population, the state faces ongoing specialist shortages particularly in rural areas. Many cardiologists practice part-time in Alaska while maintaining practices in the Lower 48, creating capacity constraints. The physician shortage drives higher rates and longer wait times, particularly during summer months when seasonal residents increase demand.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — ECG / EKG Costs in Alaska
What is the average cost of a ECG / EKG visit in Alaska without insurance?
Does Alaska Medicaid cover ECG / EKG visits?
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What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a ECG / EKG visit in Alaska?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a ECG / EKG in Alaska?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 93000)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri Range: $16 – $358 | $132 |
| 2 | Arkansas Range: $14 – $358 | $132 |
| 3 | Wisconsin Range: $19 – $102 | $65 |
| 4 | Alaska Range: $14 – $95 | $63 |
| 5 | Kentucky Range: $14 – $88 | $61 |
| 6 | Connecticut Range: $14 – $93 | $57 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Range: $13 – $90 | $53 |
| 8 | California Range: $16 – $88 | $51 |
| 9 | Florida Range: $16 – $80 | $45 |
| 10 | Georgia Range: $14 – $93 | $45 |
| 11 | Iowa Range: $14 – $93 | $45 |
| 12 | Virginia Range: $13 – $98 | $44 |
| 13 | Rhode Island Range: $14 – $90 | $44 |
| 14 | Michigan Range: $15 – $95 | $44 |
| 15 | Indiana Range: $14 – $88 | $43 |
| 16 | Idaho Range: $14 – $90 | $43 |
| 17 | District of Columbia Range: $13 – $85 | $43 |
| 18 | Texas Range: $14 – $90 | $43 |
| 19 | Nevada Range: $14 – $85 | $43 |
| 20 | Oklahoma Range: $14 – $85 | $43 |
| 21 | Utah Range: $14 – $88 | $42 |
| 22 | Colorado Range: $16 – $85 | $42 |
| 23 | New Mexico Range: $15 – $83 | $42 |
| 24 | Illinois Range: $17 – $85 | $42 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $14 – $85 | $42 |
| 26 | Minnesota Range: $25 – $73 | $42 |
| 27 | Hawaii Range: $14 – $85 | $41 |
| 28 | South Carolina Range: $14 – $88 | $41 |
| 29 | Wyoming Range: $14 – $80 | $41 |
| 30 | Louisiana Range: $14 – $90 | $40 |
| 31 | West Virginia Range: $14 – $91 | $39 |
| 32 | Tennessee Range: $14 – $85 | $39 |
| 33 | Ohio Range: $11 – $85 | $39 |
| 34 | Oregon Range: $14 – $85 | $37 |
| 35 | Alabama Range: $11 – $80 | $37 |
| 36 | Arizona Range: $14 – $80 | $37 |
| 37 | Washington Range: $14 – $80 | $36 |
| 38 | Montana Range: $14 – $80 | $36 |
| 39 | New Hampshire Range: $17 – $60 | $36 |
| 40 | Massachusetts Range: $14 – $80 | $36 |
| 41 | New Jersey Range: $13 – $68 | $35 |
| 42 | Vermont Range: $11 – $73 | $34 |
| 43 | New York Range: $10 – $63 | $30 |
| 44 | Kansas Range: $14 – $53 | $29 |
| 45 | Mississippi Range: $13 – $58 | $29 |
| 46 | Maine Range: $22 – $35 | $28 |
| 47 | South Dakota Range: $27 – $27 | $27 |
| 48 | North Dakota Range: $26 – $27 | $26 |
| 49 | Delaware Range: $15 – $46 | $25 |
| 50 | Maryland Range: $14 – $37 | $23 |
| 51 | Nebraska Range: $14 – $37 | $22 |