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1 The average EKG cost will be anywhere from $800 to as much as $2,000 without any type of insurance. 2  The nationwide average is around $800. 3  If you have health insurance, you will only be responsible for your co-pays or deductibles. The results of the EKG could be charged separately outside of the test. 2  Each clinic will have its own policies. 3  A reading should cost no more than $50 to $100. 4  Depending on your situation, blood work may be required ahead of time as well.
I often will explain to middle aged patients that no, they don't need a stress test. A basic exercise EKG costs about $200. Some doctors use a nuclear stress test in which a radioactive dye illuminates how well the heart is working. Those tests are priced at an average of $630. According to the American College of Cardiology, stress tests should only be performed on patients who have peripheral artery disease, diabetics over age 40 and people who have an increased risk of coronary artery disease.