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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.
An electrocardiogram, also known an EKG or ECG, is a test that examines heart conditions by measuring the heart's electrical levels. Electrodes are placed at several points on the body to transmit electrical impulses which create line patterns on paper. Health insurance may cover some or all of the cost of the EKG. 2  Generally, insurance will cover 80%-100% of EKG testing. 3  Contact an insurance provider for coverage specifics. 4  Some school athletic programs give student athletes EKGs to test heart health.