Electroencephalogram (EEG) Cost by Hospital

Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1935 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$741median cash price · 1935 hospitals, 52 statestypically $264–$2,108 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.7× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,397
Cash / self-pay
$741
Insurer-negotiated
$434
Medicare pays
$448
$264$2,108
Median cash $741  ·  Medicare $448  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $741 — about 1.7× the Medicare rate ($448). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($896).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,397 list price could save about $656 (47%).

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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
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta, NY $113 $395 ★ 3/5 123 min 15.2%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $123 $285 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $130 $268 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell, IA $134 $347 ★ 2/5 104 min 14.9%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $137 $278 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $147 $246 — — —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $148 $705 ★ 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%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $150 $93 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $150 $96 — 315 min 15.8%
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Pine Bluff, AR $154 $205 ★ 1/5 200 min 15.3%
St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY $155 $144 ★ 2/5 374 min 14.8%
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York Troy, NY $155 $144 ★ 3/5 243 min 14.3%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $156 $491 — — —
Banner Ironwood Medical Center Queen Creek, AZ $158 $458 ★ 3/5 220 min 15.3%
Washington County Hosp Inc Plymouth, NC $161 — — — 16.0%
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $163 $379 — 137 min 14.9%
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Sulphur, OK $163 $174 ★ 4/5 118 min 14.0%
Physicians Care Surgical Hospital Royersford, PA $168 $227 — — 14.7%
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA $175 $283 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.2%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $175 $246 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $176 $201 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Ochsner Laird Hospital Union, MS $176 $378 — 101 min 15.4%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $179 $231 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%

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 Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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: $741; Medicare pays $448.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Geisinger 67
$36
$13 – $1,217
Medicaid 281
$119
$35 – $378
AmeriHealth 198
$170
$14 – $805
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 130
$235
$94 – $1,076
Amerigroup 142
$258
$64 – $569
UPMC Health Plan 91
$261
$32 – $982
Molina Healthcare 468
$276
$52 – $678
Medicare 467
$286
$53 – $482
Centene / Ambetter 679
$297
$54 – $629
Devoted Health 150
$299
$206 – $462
Tricare / VA 352
$313
$53 – $764
Humana 878
$313
$87 – $1,112
Priority Health 52
$316
$76 – $1,582
Univera 15
$318
$47 – $460
Anthem 455
$339
$57 – $1,156
EmblemHealth 62
$350
$42 – $1,703
Independent Health 28
$365
$62 – $560
UnitedHealthcare 1209
$386
$71 – $1,337
MVP Health Care 75
$395
$59 – $1,151
Highmark 116
$395
$64 – $642
HealthPartners 189
$399
$63 – $1,259
UCare 52
$406
$109 – $1,160
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1025
$408
$64 – $1,353
Kaiser Permanente 230
$412
$76 – $1,394
Bright Health 59
$422
$194 – $1,388
Security Health Plan 47
$467
$173 – $1,019
Aetna 1149
$492
$116 – $1,491
Oscar Health 190
$500
$130 – $862
Harvard Pilgrim 44
$521
$128 – $1,225
Sanford Health Plan 54
$551
$195 – $1,169
Health Net 290
$574
$111 – $1,835
SelectHealth 46
$581
$127 – $1,210
Medica 148
$591
$180 – $1,407
Cigna 919
$642
$164 – $1,526
AvMed 62
$688
$229 – $1,596
Coventry 127
$868
$161 – $1,934
Healthcare Highways 41
$884
$466 – $1,680
MultiPlan / PHCS network 736
$1,024
$222 – $2,047

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$199
Puerto Rico$233
Tennessee$304
Arkansas$335
New Jersey$346
Louisiana$404

Prices by city

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

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1935 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $741, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,397, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $434, a Medicare rate of about $448. Most cash prices fall between $264 and $2,108 — 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 Electroencephalogram (EEG) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1935 US hospitals is $741. Most hospitals fall between $264 and $2,108. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Electroencephalogram (EEG)?
Medicare pays about $448. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Electroencephalogram (EEG) 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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