Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Colorado
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Colorado's healthcare system serves a unique population split between urban centers along the Front Range and rural mountain communities, creating distinct cost patterns for cardiac diagnostic services. ECG / EKG visits in Colorado typically range from $15.94 to $85.00 based on negotiated insurance rates, with a median cost of $25.60 per test. With 1,878 active ECG / EKG providers across the state, patients have substantial options for cardiac monitoring services throughout Colorado's diverse healthcare landscape.
Average
$42
Median
$26
Lowest
$16
Highest
$85
Providers
1,878
4% below national average
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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 Colorado
Colorado's healthcare costs run approximately 7% above the national average, driven by the state's high altitude population needs and the concentration of specialized cardiac services along the Front Range. The competitive ASC market in Denver creates downward pressure on pricing, while rural mountain communities face higher costs due to limited provider availability and altitude-related cardiac complications.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Denver's Front Range corridor houses the majority of Colorado's 1,878 ECG / EKG providers, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times for cardiac services. Rural mountain counties often have limited cardiology access, requiring patients to travel to regional centers like Grand Junction or Colorado Springs for specialized care. This geographic disparity creates both cost and access challenges for Colorado's mountain communities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics affiliated with systems like UCHealth and Presbyterian/St. Joseph typically charge facility fees on top of physician charges for ECG / EKG services. Independent cardiology practices and ambulatory surgery centers offer lower overhead costs, often resulting in savings of 30-50% compared to hospital-based care. Denver's competitive market supports numerous independent practices, while rural areas rely more heavily on hospital-employed physicians.
Insurance Market Competition in Colorado
Colorado's balanced insurance market between UHC, Anthem, and Kaiser creates competitive negotiated rates for cardiac services across most of the state. The state's competitive environment prevents any single insurer from dominating rate negotiations, benefiting patients through lower costs. Mountain resort communities may face limited network options despite overall state competition, as insurers focus provider contracts on population centers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Colorado
With 1,878 active ECG / EKG providers serving Colorado's 5.8 million residents, the state maintains adequate cardiac diagnostic capacity in urban areas but faces shortages in rural mountain regions. Denver's oversupply of cardiologists creates competitive pricing and scheduling flexibility, while western slope communities may experience longer wait times and higher costs. This supply imbalance drives many rural patients to seek care in urban centers, affecting both cost and accessibility.
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 Colorado
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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 |