Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in New York
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New York's healthcare system serves over 19 million residents through one of the nation's most complex provider networks, with particularly high concentrations of specialists in the NYC metro area. Patients seeking an ECG / EKG typically pay between $9.85 and $63.00 for their visit, with a median cost of $16.15 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains over 32,000 active ECG / EKG providers across its diverse geography, from Manhattan's hospital systems to rural upstate facilities, allowing patients to browse extensive provider options throughout New York.
Average
$30
Median
$16
Lowest
$10
Highest
$63
Providers
32,178
32% below national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $101 | $298 | $1,830 | 30,995 |
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| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $36 | $112 | $328 | 31,848 |
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 New York
Healthcare costs in New York run approximately 22% above the national average, driven by the state's high cost of living, extensive regulation, and concentration of prestigious academic medical centers. The dramatic cost differential between New York City's premium healthcare market and upstate's more affordable rural providers creates significant geographic pricing variation for ECG / EKG services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
New York City and Long Island feature extremely high concentrations of cardiac specialists, creating competitive pricing pressure in some areas while driving up costs through premium facility fees at major medical centers. Upstate regions including the North Country, Southern Tier, and parts of Central New York face significant specialist shortages, often requiring patients to travel considerable distances for cardiac care. This geographic imbalance affects both access and pricing, with rural patients sometimes paying travel costs but lower facility fees.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned cardiology practices dominate New York's healthcare landscape, particularly around major systems like NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Langone, and Mount Sinai, which typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Academic medical centers throughout the state command premium pricing due to their teaching hospital status and specialized cardiac programs. Independent cardiology practices, while less common in NYC, often provide more cost-effective ECG / EKG services in suburban and upstate markets.
Insurance Market Competition in New York
Strong competition among Empire BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna creates relatively favorable negotiated rates for ECG / EKG services compared to less competitive state markets. The state's strict insurance regulations and active marketplace participation help maintain competitive pricing pressure on major carriers. However, market concentration varies by region, with some upstate areas having limited insurer choice that can affect negotiated provider rates.
Physician Supply and Demand in New York
With over 32,000 active ECG / EKG providers, New York maintains one of the nation's highest concentrations of cardiac care specialists relative to population, particularly in the NYC metropolitan area. This robust supply helps contain costs in urban areas through competition, though the geographic distribution heavily favors downstate regions. The large provider network also means shorter wait times and more scheduling flexibility for most patients, contributing to better access and more competitive pricing.
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 New York
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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 |