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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $139.00 | $4.38 – $114.02 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $139.75 | $50.63 – $379.10 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $140.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $140.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $140.00 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $140.00 | not published |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $140.58 | $59.70 – $320.10 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $140.95 | $57.76 – $229.96 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $142.00 | $18.30 – $283.18 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $142.00 | $18.30 – $283.18 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $142.00 | $18.72 – $283.18 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $142.00 | $18.64 – $452.08 |
| Navos Multi-Treatment Center | Seattle, WA | $142.00 | not published |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $142.00 | $18.73 – $283.18 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $142.09 | $5.46 – $102.66 |
| Carrier Clinic | Belle Mead, NJ | $143.60 | not published |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $144.00 | $4.38 – $286.58 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $144.21 | $6.55 – $119.91 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $144.21 | $6.55 – $119.91 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $144.50 | $45.25 – $62.72 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $146.22 | $5.66 – $10.73 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $147.50 | not published |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $147.60 | $11.51 – $69.31 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $147.72 | $138.57 – $384.36 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $148.32 | $7.74 – $17.64 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $148.40 | $70.38 – $190.36 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $149.52 | $57.48 – $170.13 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $149.80 | $63.22 – $63.22 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $150.00 | not published |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $150.40 | $5.19 – $121.40 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $151.41 | $6.30 – $17.64 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $151.80 | not published |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $152.00 | $7.33 – $187.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $152.50 | not published |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $153.60 | $17.04 – $187.55 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $153.85 | $5.85 – $32.50 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $154.20 | $7.51 – $71.96 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $154.35 | $8.06 – $228.29 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $154.35 | $8.06 – $228.29 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $154.35 | $8.06 – $228.29 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $154.35 | $8.06 – $228.29 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $154.70 | $16.69 – $16.69 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $155.87 | $138.57 – $384.36 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $156.49 | $147.13 – $461.23 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $156.57 | $66.10 – $135.66 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $156.65 | $5.25 – $77.97 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $157.50 | not published |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $157.55 | $18.82 – $575.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $157.55 | $6.91 – $477.25 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $157.95 | $60.58 – $61.79 |