EKG (Tracing Only) cost at US hospitals
Electrocardiogram, 12-lead, tracing only without interpretation and report · CPT 93005
$17.82
lowest cash price
$226.50
national median
$2,191.41
highest cash price
910
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $17.82–$2,191.41 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Aug 1, 2025 ($71.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($278.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $350.22 | $484.38 | $840.84 |
| Arizona | 24 | $36.10 | $105.57 | $451.14 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $62.70 | $195.00 | $276.00 |
| California | 91 | $56.00 | $330.75 | $714.60 |
| Colorado | 17 | $83.81 | $898.71 | $1,503.00 |
| Florida | 81 | $115.75 | $627.53 | $2,036.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $243.61 | $305.76 | $993.99 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $135.68 | $135.68 | $292.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $78.40 | $252.00 | $484.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $131.25 | $280.20 | $359.41 |
| Iowa | 25 | $108.00 | $172.41 | $1,698.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $72.40 | $748.24 | $1,161.28 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $94.19 | $236.40 | $359.41 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $82.42 | $82.42 | $82.42 |
| Maine | 7 | $71.35 | $287.70 | $413.05 |
| Maryland | 2 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $46.48 | $173.00 | $278.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $123.20 | $172.31 | $278.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $44.28 | $63.60 | $150.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $25.50 | $245.30 | $1,555.17 |
| Montana | 2 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $153.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $195.72 | $218.96 | $310.49 |
| Nevada | 4 | $214.65 | $313.04 | $436.73 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $332.30 | $332.30 | $332.30 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $46.31 | $67.38 | $143.60 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $323.40 | $323.40 | $323.40 |
| New York | 23 | $70.29 | $70.29 | $657.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $226.50 | $290.78 | $418.11 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $286.40 |
| Ohio | 54 | $79.80 | $222.30 | $306.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $68.82 | $126.10 | $422.70 |
| Oregon | 13 | $17.82 | $363.75 | $376.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | $76.80 | $247.80 | $479.40 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $59.50 | $235.80 | $1,093.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $228.00 | $253.60 | $401.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $43.96 | $70.95 | $1,142.35 |
| Texas | 114 | $107.28 | $289.10 | $2,191.41 |
| Virginia | 34 | $57.00 | $209.00 | $704.92 |
| Washington | 33 | $76.23 | $156.49 | $270.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $96.00 | $243.20 | $765.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $120.00 | $186.78 | $349.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $190.26 | $214.17 | $227.04 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $290.31 | $59.76 – $917.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $290.31 | $56.30 – $917.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $290.31 | $149.99 – $435.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $290.31 | $56.30 – $917.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $290.31 | $56.30 – $917.00 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $290.50 | $59.26 – $237.04 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $290.52 | $18.82 – $1,985.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $552.47 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $535.03 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $535.03 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $558.29 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $511.76 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $552.47 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $552.47 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $552.47 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $552.47 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $535.03 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $535.03 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $290.78 | $5.61 – $523.40 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $290.85 | $11.88 – $473.36 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $291.21 | $181.25 – $1,333.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $291.36 | $63.09 – $140.37 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $291.77 | $18.82 – $131.93 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $292.50 | $55.81 – $351.00 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $292.50 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $292.50 | $60.27 – $108.49 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $292.50 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $292.50 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $292.50 | $60.27 – $108.49 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $292.50 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | GREER, SC | $292.50 | $6.46 – $418.50 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $292.50 | $55.81 – $351.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $292.50 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $292.60 | $9.07 – $121.42 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $294.60 | $1.36 – $15.78 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $294.90 | $66.95 – $66.95 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $294.90 | $66.95 – $66.95 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $294.95 | $18.82 – $483.20 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $295.40 | $80.31 – $844.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $295.40 | $64.91 – $844.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $295.40 | $80.31 – $844.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $295.40 | $80.31 – $844.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $295.40 | $80.31 – $844.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $298.00 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $298.00 | $52.85 – $112.03 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $298.80 | $4.07 – $18.24 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $300.13 | $8.06 – $228.29 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $300.48 | $61.60 – $136.76 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $301.20 | $1.36 – $15.78 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $301.20 | $2.76 – $15.78 |