Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Illinois
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Illinois's concentrated healthcare market around Chicago drives ECG / EKG costs roughly 10% above national averages, though the state maintains over 10,000 active providers performing electrocardiograms. Patients typically pay between $16.55 and $85.00 for an ECG / EKG, with a median negotiated rate of $23.66 across Illinois providers. With Medicaid expansion covering many residents and strong insurer competition from BCBS Illinois, UHC, and Aetna, patients can browse all ECG / EKG providers throughout Illinois to find the most affordable option.
Average
$42
Median
$24
Lowest
$17
Highest
$85
Providers
10,197
5% 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 Illinois
Illinois healthcare costs run approximately 10% above national averages, driven primarily by Chicago's concentration of major medical centers and higher labor costs in the metropolitan region. The state's healthcare landscape creates distinct cost tiers, with rural Illinois counties often offering more affordable ECG / EKG services compared to Cook County's premium-priced hospital systems.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Chicago's dense concentration of cardiologists and cardiac facilities creates competitive pricing within the metro area, while rural Illinois counties may have limited ECG / EKG options, often requiring patients to travel to regional medical centers. Downstate Illinois communities frequently rely on critical access hospitals and primary care clinics for basic cardiac screening, which typically offer lower-cost ECG services than urban specialty practices.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics in Illinois, particularly those affiliated with major systems like Northwestern Medicine or University of Chicago Medicine, charge significantly higher facility fees for ECG / EKG services compared to independent cardiology practices. These overhead costs reflect higher staffing ratios, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure expenses that independent practices in suburban Illinois can avoid.
Insurance Market Competition in Illinois
The presence of three major insurers—BCBS Illinois, UHC, and Aetna—creates moderate competition for ECG / EKG negotiated rates, though market concentration in Chicago can limit price competition. Rural Illinois markets may have fewer insurer options, potentially resulting in higher out-of-pocket costs for patients with limited network choices outside the major metropolitan areas.
Physician Supply and Demand in Illinois
With over 10,000 providers performing ECG / EKG services across Illinois, the state maintains adequate cardiac screening capacity, particularly in the Chicago metropolitan region. This robust provider supply helps moderate pricing pressures and reduces wait times for routine electrocardiograms, though rural Illinois counties may still experience physician shortages that can affect access and scheduling convenience.
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 Illinois
What is the average cost of a ECG / EKG visit in Illinois without insurance?
Does Illinois Medicaid cover ECG / EKG visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a ECG / EKG visit in Illinois?
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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 |