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Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), 12-lead cost in California

Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), 12-lead is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In California

$360Typical
$96.60 – $636Most listed prices

From 312 hospital and 11 clinic prices in California.

Nationwide typical: $189 (most listed prices $59.50–$450).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Offices bill the global code 93000. Hospitals bill 93005, and the reading physician bills 93010.

Cheapest in California

Total price

Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), 12-lead

The facility fee + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$10Lowest est. total
$360Typical
$2,045Highest

In California, from 322 providers. Most listed prices: $96.60–$636.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc
    Hospital · Lodi, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $4.06
    Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. San Joaquin Community Hospital
    Hospital · Bakersfield, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $8.70
    Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Sonora Community Hospital
    Hospital · Sonora, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $9.86
    Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. UC Merced Student Health Services
    Clinic · Merced, CA
    Electrocardiogram · EKG
    Ask what's included
    $10est. $10 total

    Students without UC SHIP; price is for the electrocardiogram.

    Source: health.ucmerced.edu · checked Oct 2026
  5. Adventist Health Tulare
    Hospital · Tulare, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $11.02
    Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Hanford Community Hospital
    Hospital · Hanford, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $11.02
    Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Reedley Community Hospital
    Hospital · Reedley, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $11.02
    Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence
    Hospital
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $11.50
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
  9. Ukiah Adventist Hospital
    Hospital · Ukiah, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $11.60
    Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Glendale Adventist Medical Center
    Hospital · Glendale, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $11.85
    Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. White Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Los Angeles, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $14.22
    Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Willits Hospital Inc
    Hospital · Willits, CA
    Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
    Doctor fee only
    $17.10est. $15.90 total
    Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), 12-lead

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

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.