Cardiac event monitor is a heart-related test or procedure. Prices are from 724 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $470 — about 2.8× the Medicare rate ($170). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($339).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $631 list price could save about $161 (26%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Hospitals | New York, NY | $101 | $425 | ★ 5/5 | 206 min | 13.1% |
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX | $114 | $305 | ★ 2/5 | 178 min | 15.4% |
| Humboldt General Hospital | Winnemucca, NV | $128 | $44 | ★ 2/5 | 119 min | 14.7% |
| Adventist Health Tulare | Tulare, CA | $130 | $184 | ★ 3/5 | 195 min | 15.0% |
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $135 | $183 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.4% |
| Unity Health-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, AR | $141 | — | — | 130 min | 15.2% |
| Unity Health-Newport | Newport, AR | $141 | — | — | 104 min | 15.4% |
| Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital | Sainte Genevieve, MO | $164 | $133 | ★ 4/5 | 111 min | 14.5% |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie, LA | $167 | $303 | ★ 2/5 | 162 min | 15.3% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $168 | $210 | ★ 4/5 | 95 min | 15.2% |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing, MI | $168 | $210 | ★ 3/5 | 301 min | 13.6% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton | Saint Johns, MI | $168 | $210 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | 15.0% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton | Charlotte, MI | $168 | $210 | ★ 1/5 | 152 min | 15.0% |
| Sparrow Ionia Hospital | Ionia, MI | $168 | $210 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, IN | $179 | — | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.6% |
| Marion General Hospital | Columbia, MS | $179 | — | ★ 1/5 | 130 min | 15.4% |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $181 | $146 | — | 115 min | 14.4% |
| West Jefferson Medical Center | Marrero, LA | $181 | $286 | ★ 3/5 | 154 min | 15.0% |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $187 | $320 | ★ 4/5 | 121 min | 15.6% |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $187 | $188 | ★ 2/5 | 189 min | 15.3% |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $187 | $159 | ★ 5/5 | 128 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $187 | $181 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | 15.1% |
| Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc | Angola, IN | $194 | $178 | ★ 3/5 | 166 min | 14.3% |
| St John's Riverside Hospital | Yonkers, NY | $203 | $312 | ★ 3/5 | 217 min | 16.3% |
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | Chipley, FL | $216 | $254 | ★ 2/5 | — | 14.3% |
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 Cardiac event monitor
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: $470; Medicare pays $170.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Health | 7 |
$61 – $255 |
| EmblemHealth | 15 |
$0 – $314 |
| Medicaid | 55 |
$24 – $139 |
| AmeriHealth | 36 |
$88 – $207 |
| Geisinger | 14 |
$121 – $134 |
| Univera | 9 |
$141 – $240 |
| Molina Healthcare | 80 |
$69 – $209 |
| Priority Health | 8 |
$105 – $319 |
| Security Health Plan | 14 |
$79 – $1,867 |
| Medicare | 52 |
$150 – $255 |
| Humana | 240 |
$128 – $698 |
| Amerigroup | 32 |
$127 – $800 |
| Devoted Health | 25 |
$164 – $176 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 19 |
$140 – $437 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 123 |
$113 – $366 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 8 |
$94 – $669 |
| UCare | 17 |
$123 – $454 |
| Tricare / VA | 41 |
$151 – $532 |
| Highmark | 18 |
$162 – $204 |
| Anthem | 92 |
$88 – $957 |
| Coventry | 15 |
$139 – $1,825 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 274 |
$120 – $684 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 34 |
$168 – $532 |
| Aetna | 243 |
$143 – $1,073 |
| Oscar Health | 9 |
$206 – $313 |
| MVP Health Care | 20 |
$133 – $658 |
| Cigna | 135 |
$160 – $945 |
| Health Net | 30 |
$140 – $631 |
| HealthPartners | 42 |
$149 – $1,230 |
| SelectHealth | 15 |
$167 – $604 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 12 |
$162 – $529 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 50 |
$252 – $958 |
| Medica | 21 |
$150 – $748 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 340 |
$153 – $2,953 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 10 |
$194 – $693 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $128 |
| Michigan | $168 |
| Indiana | $187 |
| Louisiana | $247 |
| West Virginia | $255 |
| Kentucky | $257 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 724 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $470, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $631, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $221, a Medicare rate of about $170. Most cash prices fall between $179 and $1,187 — 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
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