Alaska · 93224

Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional in Alaska

Alaska Medicare Avg
$59.76
14% above national avg
National Medicare Avg
$52.19
All states combined
Billed Charge (AK)
$915.66
What providers submit
Est. Commercial (AK)
$197.78
National avg: $155.99
Est. Cash / Self-Pay (AK)
$311.14
Typical self-pay discount

Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

367
Services in AK
33
Providers
N/A
Min Payment
N/A
Max Payment

Alaska Pricing in Context

In Alaska, CPT code 93224 (Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional) carries an average Medicare payment of $59.76 — 14% above the national benchmark of $52.19. 33 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 367 total services. Individual payments in AK ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Alaska is $915.66, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Alaska sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Cardiac Testing procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Alaska lands near $197.78, with self-pay cash prices typically around $311.14. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional cost in Alaska?

The average Medicare payment for Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional in Alaska is $59.76, which is 14% above the national average of $52.19. Providers in AK typically bill $915.66 for this procedure.

What does Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional cost with insurance in Alaska?

With commercial insurance in Alaska, Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional costs an estimated $197.78. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $311.14. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios and vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

How many providers perform Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional in Alaska?

33 providers in Alaska billed Medicare for Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional in 2023, performing 367 total services. Medicare payments ranged from N/A to N/A depending on the provider.

Is Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional cheaper in Alaska than the national average?

No — Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous With Review And Report By Health Care Professional costs 14% above the national average in Alaska. The state average Medicare payment is $59.76 compared to $52.19 nationally. Factors like local cost of living, provider competition, and regional Medicare fee schedules all influence state-level pricing.

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Data sourced from the CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners dataset. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainProcedure Editorial