Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Georgia
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Georgia's extensive network of cardiac care facilities spans from major medical centers in Atlanta to rural community hospitals, serving a population where cardiovascular disease ranks among the leading health concerns. ECG / EKG visits across the state typically cost between $13.50 and $93.00, with a median negotiated rate of $29.33 among the 3,676 active providers. These rates reflect what insurers actually pay providers through transparency in coverage data, offering patients realistic expectations for their cardiac diagnostic care costs throughout Georgia.
Average
$45
Median
$29
Lowest
$14
Highest
$93
Providers
3,676
4% above national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $85 | $396 | $1,084 | 3,187 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $68 | $206 | $653 | 3,205 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $50 | $118 | $319 | 3,173 |
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 Georgia
Georgia's ECG / EKG costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's moderate cost structure and growing ambulatory surgery center market. The diverse healthcare landscape spans from Atlanta's concentrated medical facilities to rural counties where cardiac testing options may be limited.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metro Atlanta contains the highest concentration of cardiologists and cardiac testing facilities in Georgia, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times for ECG / EKG services. Rural counties in south and southwest Georgia often have limited cardiology access, requiring patients to travel to regional medical centers in Augusta, Columbus, or Savannah. This geographic disparity can affect both travel costs and testing availability for cardiac diagnostics.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned cardiology practices in Georgia, including those affiliated with Emory, Piedmont, and Augusta University systems, typically charge higher facility fees for ECG / EKG testing. Independent cardiology groups and freestanding cardiac testing centers often offer more competitive rates due to lower overhead costs. The growing number of ambulatory surgery centers in Georgia provides additional options for cardiac diagnostic services.
Insurance Market Competition in Georgia
Georgia's insurance market features strong competition between Anthem, UHC, and Cigna, along with regional plans that negotiate different rates with cardiac providers. The competitive marketplace exchange offers multiple plan options in most counties, though rural areas may have fewer insurer choices. This competition generally keeps ECG / EKG negotiated rates reasonable compared to less competitive state markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Georgia
With 3,676 providers offering ECG / EKG services throughout Georgia, the state maintains adequate cardiac testing capacity in urban areas while some rural regions experience provider shortages. This supply distribution influences both pricing and appointment availability, with metro Atlanta typically offering more scheduling flexibility and competitive rates. Rural areas may have longer wait times but potentially lower overhead costs at community-based facilities.
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 Georgia
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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 |
