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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.
ECG (EKG) (electrocardiogram): A record of the electrical impulses that immediately precede contraction of the heart muscle. The waves produced are known as the P,Q,R,S and T waves. An ECG is a useful means of diagnosing disorders of the heart, many of which produce deviations from normal electrical patterns. Electrocardiography causes no discomfort. Electrodes connected to a recording machine are applied to the chest, wrists, and ankles. The machine displays the electrical activity in the heart as a trace on a moving graph or on a screen. An ECG can be taken at home; a 24-hour record can be obtained from a tape recorder worn by the patient.