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Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), 12-lead cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
From 86 hospital and 1 clinic prices in New Jersey.
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 New Jersey
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.
In New Jersey, from 87 providers. Most listed prices: $84.81–$483.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Devito Internal Medicine and Pediatrics$50Clinic · Little SilverAll-in (typical for this kind of provider)
- $54
- $54.15
- $6.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Virtua Marlton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.18Source: Bayonne Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $18.18Source: Christ Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $18.18Source: Hoboken University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $32.63
- $50
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Adult members only; membership cost and term are not stated on this page. Included in well visits/physicals as needed.
Source: devitomedpeds.com · checked Oct 2026 - $58.11Source: St. Joseph's University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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.