EEG (awake and asleep) Cost by Hospital

EEG (awake and asleep) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1845 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$760median cash price · 1845 hospitals, 52 statestypically $272–$2,287 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.6× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,472
Cash / self-pay
$760
Insurer-negotiated
$457
Medicare pays
$482
$272$2,287
Median cash $760  ·  Medicare $482  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $760 — about 1.6× the Medicare rate ($482). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($965).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,472 list price could save about $712 (48%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $116 $299 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY $117 $141 ★ 2/5 228 min 16.2%
Bellville Medical Center Bellville, TX $117 $141 — 101 min 15.6%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $118 $430 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $118 $430 — 147 min 14.7%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $118 $430 ★ 4/5 144 min 14.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $118 $430 ★ 4/5 153 min 16.2%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville Booneville, MS $118 $430 ★ 3/5 106 min 14.4%
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS $118 $430 ★ 2/5 213 min 16.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS $118 $430 ★ 3/5 255 min 15.7%
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo Yazoo City, MS $118 $430 — 86 min 15.1%
Baptist Medical Center-Leake Carthage, MS $118 $430 ★ 2/5 94 min 15.1%
Baptist Medical Center Attala Kosciusko, MS $118 $430 — 73 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Huntingdon, TN $118 $430 ★ 4/5 118 min 15.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN $118 $430 ★ 3/5 174 min 15.4%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton Covington, TN $118 $430 ★ 3/5 149 min 17.0%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $130 $268 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $137 $278 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI $138 $118 ★ 4/5 184 min 14.5%
Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell, IA $138 $367 ★ 2/5 104 min 14.9%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $143 $285 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $147 $258 — — —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $148 $699 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $150 $96 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $150 $93 — — 16.6%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for EEG (awake and asleep)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $760; Medicare pays $482.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 264
$102
$36 – $406
Geisinger 65
$144
$13 – $1,347
AmeriHealth 193
$210
$13 – $870
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 121
$235
$94 – $1,167
Amerigroup 133
$254
$64 – $569
UPMC Health Plan 85
$261
$32 – $996
Molina Healthcare 442
$276
$49 – $721
Medicare 441
$285
$53 – $496
Centene / Ambetter 645
$298
$54 – $675
Devoted Health 148
$301
$206 – $465
Humana 829
$316
$93 – $1,245
Tricare / VA 332
$321
$54 – $805
Anthem 432
$336
$57 – $1,260
EmblemHealth 62
$350
$42 – $1,703
Univera 15
$365
$47 – $515
Priority Health 51
$391
$76 – $1,659
UnitedHealthcare 1145
$402
$75 – $1,435
Independent Health 26
$406
$62 – $633
Kaiser Permanente 220
$412
$84 – $1,526
UCare 51
$417
$122 – $1,278
Bright Health 58
$422
$190 – $1,354
MVP Health Care 72
$432
$59 – $1,241
Highmark 108
$438
$68 – $684
Blue Cross Blue Shield 970
$440
$64 – $1,430
HealthPartners 183
$465
$60 – $1,428
Oscar Health 186
$500
$143 – $908
Aetna 1090
$523
$121 – $1,560
Harvard Pilgrim 40
$582
$127 – $1,349
SelectHealth 44
$600
$124 – $1,349
Health Net 276
$609
$102 – $1,835
Medica 144
$649
$185 – $1,490
Sanford Health Plan 52
$662
$247 – $1,226
Cigna 864
$684
$189 – $1,613
AvMed 61
$779
$248 – $1,599
Security Health Plan 47
$799
$167 – $1,307
Coventry 117
$900
$187 – $2,043
Healthcare Highways 39
$915
$522 – $1,680
MultiPlan / PHCS network 698
$1,142
$227 – $2,283

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Mississippi$197
Puerto Rico$233
Tennessee$304
Arkansas$335
New Jersey$338
Louisiana$403

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNBirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CA

Prices by state

CaliforniaTexasFloridaOhioNew YorkPennsylvaniaWisconsinIllinoisMichiganNorth CarolinaMinnesotaTennesseeGeorgiaLouisianaMissouriColoradoMarylandNew JerseyIndianaIowaKentuckyVirginiaWashingtonArizonaOklahomaMassachusettsKansasArkansasWest VirginiaAlabamaMississippiSouth CarolinaNebraskaMaineIdahoUtahOregonConnecticutSouth DakotaNew HampshireNorth DakotaMontanaPuerto RicoNevadaNew MexicoDelawareWyomingRhode IslandVermontAlaskaWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1845 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $760, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,472, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $457, a Medicare rate of about $482. Most cash prices fall between $272 and $2,287 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does EEG (awake and asleep) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1845 US hospitals is $760. Most hospitals fall between $272 and $2,287. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for EEG (awake and asleep)?
Medicare pays about $482. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do EEG (awake and asleep) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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