Routine Electrocardiogram Cost in Maryland

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 15 Maryland hospitals. CPT 93005. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $43.56 📉 Low $21.80 📈 High $221 🏥 15 hospitals 🏛️ 0 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $7.33

Hospital comparison — Maryland

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 15 of 15 hospitals.

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GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
OAKLAND
$21.80
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE GERMANTOWN EMERGENCY CENTER
GERMANTOWN
$24.67
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER
GERMANTOWN
$24.67
GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
TOWSON
$28.19
LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS
$32.10
HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL
GERMANTOWN
$34.33
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER
ROCKVILLE
$34.92
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
FORT WASHINGTON
$43.56
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FREDERICK
$43.75
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
SILVER SPRING
$45.31
TIDALHEALTH MCCREADY PAVILION
E CARROLLL ST SALISBURY
$51.12
LUMINIS HEALTH J KENT MCNEW FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
HARRY S TRUMAN PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS
$57.19
TIDALHEALTH ATLANTIC
BERLIN
$58.56
LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
GOOD LUCK ROAD LANHAM
$76.75
MOUNT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE
$221
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 93005, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $178 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark

For CPT 93005 in Maryland, Medicare reimburses about $7.33 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maryland range from $21.80 to $221 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does routine electrocardiogram cost in Maryland?
Cash prices for routine electrocardiogram (CPT 93005) in Maryland range from $21.80 to $221, with a median of $43.56. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest routine electrocardiogram in Maryland?
The cheapest Maryland hospital published cash price for this procedure is $21.80. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?
These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?
Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Maryland facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 93005 (Doctor Visits). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.