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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $180.30 | not published |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $180.60 | $11.51 – $81.67 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $180.80 | $62.37 – $203.40 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $181.09 | $87.12 – $461.23 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $181.50 | not published |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $182.08 | $52.46 – $1,024.20 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $183.24 | $23.52 – $1,557.54 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $184.10 | $54.20 – $121.61 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $184.25 | $16.59 – $106.36 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $185.58 | $112.92 – $420.42 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $185.90 | $5.25 – $120.54 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $186.78 | $11.36 – $144.99 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $186.78 | $11.36 – $144.99 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $186.78 | $11.78 – $144.99 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $186.78 | $41.73 – $155.60 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $187.20 | $5.25 – $93.28 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $188.10 | $42.98 – $57.30 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $188.55 | $5.46 – $200.33 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $189.39 | $6.44 – $675.66 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $189.60 | $11.51 – $69.31 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $189.80 | not published |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $190.26 | $59.40 – $434.88 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $190.45 | $17.00 – $77.97 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $191.40 | $139.06 – $320.10 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $191.76 | $0.19 – $164.84 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $191.80 | $65.96 – $140.37 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $191.89 | $5.95 – $89.88 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $192.19 | not published |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $192.19 | $6.58 – $13.71 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $193.05 | $77.26 – $492.31 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $193.50 | $62.41 – $93.62 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $194.00 | $62.41 – $93.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $195.00 | $5.25 – $93.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $195.00 | $5.25 – $93.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $195.00 | $5.25 – $93.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $195.00 | $5.25 – $93.28 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $195.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $195.36 | $14.88 – $1,636.00 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $195.65 | $39.38 – $140.37 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $195.65 | $64.26 – $140.37 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $195.72 | $6.75 – $38.25 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $195.72 | $7.65 – $38.25 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $195.72 | $7.65 – $38.25 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $195.72 | $6.30 – $38.25 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $195.72 | $7.20 – $38.25 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $195.72 | $8.10 – $38.25 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $196.04 | $68.31 – $342.71 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $196.04 | $57.67 – $308.06 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $196.35 | $9.07 – $112.86 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $197.00 | $62.41 – $93.62 |