Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi faces significant cardiovascular health challenges, with heart disease ranking as the leading cause of death statewide, making ECG / EKG services essential for early detection and ongoing cardiac care. Patients typically pay between $13 and $58 for an ECG / EKG visit, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $16, reflecting the state's position roughly 14% below national averages. With 1,380 active providers offering ECG / EKG services across Mississippi, patients can browse all available specialists to find the most cost-effective care in their area.
Average
$29
Median
$16
Lowest
$13
Highest
$58
Providers
1,380
34% below national average
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| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $151 | $273 | $719 | 1,309 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $162 | $349 | $850 | 1,310 |
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| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $101 | $229 | $544 | 1,295 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $114 | $286 | $621 | 1,314 |
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| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $38 | $80 | $189 | 1,314 |
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 Mississippi
Mississippi's ECG / EKG costs run approximately 14% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and reduced physician overhead expenses. The state's predominantly rural geography creates unique access challenges, with many patients traveling significant distances for specialized cardiac care.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Jackson and the Gulf Coast region concentrate most of Mississippi's cardiac specialists, while rural Delta counties face significant provider shortages for ECG / EKG services. Rural patients often pay lower base rates but incur travel costs and time off work that urban patients avoid. Telehealth expansion has helped bridge some access gaps, though in-person ECG / EKG testing still requires facility visits.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
University of Mississippi Medical Center and Merit Health systems operate major cardiac programs with higher facility fees but comprehensive services. Independent cardiology practices in smaller Mississippi cities typically offer ECG / EKG visits at 20-30% below hospital rates. Critical access hospitals in rural areas may charge premium rates due to limited volume and higher per-patient overhead costs.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
Limited insurer competition between BCBS Mississippi, UHC, and Magnolia Health reduces negotiating pressure on ECG / EKG rates compared to more competitive state markets. BCBS Mississippi's dominant market position allows stronger provider network leverage but may result in higher consumer premiums. The lack of robust insurer competition contributes to Mississippi's below-average reimbursement rates for cardiac services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With 1,380 providers offering ECG / EKG services statewide, Mississippi maintains adequate specialist supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. The state's physician shortage areas designation for much of rural Mississippi creates longer wait times and potentially higher costs due to limited competition. Many cardiac specialists concentrate in Jackson, Tupelo, and coastal areas, requiring rural patients to travel for specialized care.
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 Mississippi
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a ECG / EKG visit in Mississippi?
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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 |