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EKG reading and report only (12-lead) cost in North Carolina
EKG reading and report only (12-lead) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 45 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $19.43 (most listed prices $7.80–$58.80).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $8.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.57Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $12.60Source: Lenoir Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $13.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.73Source: Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte price file · checked Oct 2026
- $13.73
+11 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Atrium Health Cabarrus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.73Source: Atrium Health Stanly price file · checked Oct 2026
- $14.50Source: Atrium Health Anson price file · checked Oct 2026
- $16.72
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16.72
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chatham Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19.60Source: Sampson Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.