Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Ohio
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Ohio's diverse healthcare landscape spans from Cleveland Clinic's world-renowned cardiac facilities to rural community hospitals across Appalachian counties, creating significant variation in ECG / EKG costs throughout the state. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $11 and $85 for an ECG / EKG, with a median cost of $19. With over 6,400 active providers offering ECG / EKG services across Ohio's 88 counties, patients have substantial options for cardiac testing and can browse all available providers to find the most cost-effective care.
Average
$39
Median
$19
Lowest
$11
Highest
$85
Providers
6,459
12% 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 Ohio
Ohio's ECG / EKG costs run approximately 2% below the national average, reflecting the state's moderate cost of living and competitive healthcare market. The state's mix of major metropolitan areas and rural Appalachian counties creates distinct pricing patterns between urban cardiac centers and community-based providers.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Ohio's major metropolitan areas like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati offer abundant cardiology specialists, while rural southeastern counties face significant provider shortages for cardiac care. Urban areas benefit from competition between major health systems like OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic, helping moderate ECG / EKG pricing. Rural patients often travel 60+ miles to access specialized cardiac testing, potentially increasing overall visit costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned cardiac centers affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State, or Cincinnati Children's typically charge premium rates due to academic medical center overhead and advanced equipment. Independent cardiology practices throughout Ohio often provide ECG / EKG services at 30-50% lower costs than hospital-based competitors. Ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient cardiac facilities offer a cost-effective middle ground for non-emergency cardiac testing.
Insurance Market Competition in Ohio
Ohio's robust competition between Medical Mutual, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare creates diverse negotiated rate structures for ECG / EKG services across the state. The state's relatively balanced market share among major insurers prevents any single payer from dominating rate negotiations. This competitive environment generally benefits patients through more reasonable negotiated rates compared to states with concentrated insurance markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Ohio
With over 6,400 providers offering ECG / EKG services, Ohio maintains adequate cardiac testing capacity in most regions of the state. The concentration of providers in urban areas creates competitive pricing pressure, while rural areas may experience higher costs due to limited local options. Ohio's medical schools and residency programs help maintain steady physician supply, though rural recruitment remains challenging for specialized cardiac 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 Ohio
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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 |