Cost of a ECG / EKG Visit
in Rhode Island
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Rhode Island's concentrated healthcare market, dominated by just a few major health systems, creates unique pricing dynamics for cardiac testing services across the Ocean State. ECG / EKG tests in Rhode Island typically range from $14 to $90, with most patients paying around $28 out-of-pocket for basic electrocardiogram services. With 108 active ECG / EKG providers serving Rhode Island's compact geography, patients have access to cardiac testing at hospitals, cardiology practices, and primary care offices throughout the state.
Average
$44
Median
$28
Lowest
$14
Highest
$90
Providers
108
1% above 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island's healthcare costs run 13% above the national average, reflecting the state's concentrated market where a few major health systems control most cardiac services. The Ocean State's small geographic footprint creates unique dynamics where patients can easily travel between providers, but limited competition keeps prices elevated.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Rhode Island's compact size means most residents live within 30 minutes of Providence's major medical centers, but rural communities in western Rhode Island may have fewer local ECG / EKG options. The state's excellent highway system makes accessing urban specialists feasible for most patients, though this concentration can limit pricing competition.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Lifespan and Care New England health systems operate most major hospitals in Rhode Island, with their outpatient clinics typically charging higher facility fees than independent cardiology practices. These integrated systems' higher overhead costs contribute to Rhode Island's above-average healthcare pricing compared to neighboring states.
Insurance Market Competition in Rhode Island
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island maintains significant market share alongside UnitedHealthcare and Tufts Health Plan, creating moderate insurer competition but allowing providers to maintain higher negotiated rates. The state's small market size limits the leverage insurers have in rate negotiations compared to larger states.
Physician Supply and Demand in Rhode Island
With 108 active ECG / EKG providers serving just over one million residents, Rhode Island has reasonable specialist availability concentrated in the Providence metro area. This adequate supply helps maintain access but hasn't significantly driven down costs due to the state's integrated health system model and higher operating expenses.
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 Rhode Island
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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 |