Holter heart monitor Cost by Hospital

Holter heart monitor is a heart-related test or procedure. Prices are from 2132 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$373median cash price · 2132 hospitals, 52 statestypically $120–$1,033 depending on the hospital
≈ 14.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$675
Cash / self-pay
$373
Insurer-negotiated
$171
Medicare pays
$26
$120$1,033
Median cash $373  ·  Medicare $26  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $373 — about 14.1× the Medicare rate ($26). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($53).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $675 list price could save about $302 (45%).

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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
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $57 — — 102 min 15.0%
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM $57 — ★ 1/5 98 min 14.7%
Copper Queen Community Hospital Bisbee, AZ $58 $34 — 124 min 14.7%
Hudson Hospital Hudson, WI $60 $103 ★ 5/5 117 min 14.3%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $61 $99 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Pratt Regional Medical Center Pratt, KS $62 $79 ★ 4/5 99 min 14.2%
Calais Community Hospital Calais, ME $62 $65 — 160 min 15.0%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $62 $215 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM $62 $187 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.9%
Lovelace Women's Hospital Albuquerque, NM $62 $187 ★ 4/5 199 min 14.0%
Lovelace Westside Hospital Albuquerque, NM $62 $187 ★ 4/5 154 min 15.2%
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell Roswell, NM $62 $187 ★ 2/5 126 min 15.3%
Casey County Hospital Liberty, KY $63 — ★ 3/5 100 min 15.2%
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $64 $71 ★ 3/5 150 min 14.8%
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $64 $462 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
Redington Fairview General Hospital Skowhegan, ME $64 $86 ★ 2/5 135 min 14.5%
CHI Health Plainview Hospital Plainview, NE $65 $74 — 97 min 14.8%
CHI Health Schuyler Schuyler, NE $65 $74 — 103 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $66 $43 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $67 $119 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Lake Charles, LA $67 $106 ★ 3/5 217 min 15.2%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $68 $142 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $69 $131 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $69 $414 ★ 2/5 162 min 15.3%
Slhs Massena, Inc Massena, NY $69 $20 — 112 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 August 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 Holter heart 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: $373; Medicare pays $26.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$26
$15 – $102
Medicaid 313
$32
$14 – $186
Highmark 116
$43
$18 – $236
Medicare 509
$59
$17 – $217
Geisinger 61
$64
$25 – $492
Amerigroup 148
$75
$23 – $311
Independent Health 30
$75
$20 – $228
Tricare / VA 377
$76
$17 – $462
Molina Healthcare 513
$77
$17 – $365
Centene / Ambetter 730
$78
$18 – $350
AmeriHealth 204
$80
$23 – $434
Devoted Health 166
$97
$30 – $162
Anthem 505
$105
$20 – $559
Humana 990
$118
$18 – $659
Priority Health 55
$123
$25 – $586
UPMC Health Plan 101
$124
$31 – $446
MVP Health Care 81
$127
$25 – $433
SelectHealth 42
$130
$41 – $626
UCare 72
$130
$25 – $489
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1186
$137
$26 – $741
Kaiser Permanente 191
$137
$21 – $803
UnitedHealthcare 1367
$154
$29 – $806
Medica 230
$161
$39 – $655
Oscar Health 196
$173
$34 – $760
HealthPartners 258
$180
$37 – $660
Aetna 1258
$187
$33 – $974
Bright Health 49
$187
$80 – $908
Harvard Pilgrim 45
$191
$40 – $549
EmblemHealth 60
$213
$37 – $1,050
Sanford Health Plan 79
$226
$35 – $568
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 125
$267
$122 – $937
Security Health Plan 60
$287
$58 – $563
Cigna 989
$292
$49 – $1,094
AvMed 54
$373
$65 – $1,586
Health Net 294
$390
$46 – $1,512
Coventry 141
$403
$47 – $1,077
MultiPlan / PHCS network 791
$538
$87 – $1,423
Healthcare Highways 36
$541
$112 – $1,394

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
New Mexico$126
Rhode Island$132
Maryland$144
Arkansas$152
Arizona$162
Louisiana$166

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSacramento, CACincinnati, OHKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CAAlbuquerque, NMAnaheim, CA

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Titus Evans, M.D.CardiologyRochester, MN935
Mohamed Khan, M.D.Interventional CardiologyRedding, CA890
K Venkatachalam, MDCardiologyJacksonville, FL886
Salim Dabaghi, M.D.CardiologyAngleton, TX862
Allan Jaffe, M.D.CardiologyRochester, MN855
Benjamin Potkin, M.D.CardiologySanta Cruz, CA749
Thomas Gerber, M.D., PHDInternal MedicineRochester, MN686
Titus Evans, M.D.CardiologyRochester, MN600
Jonathan Tardos, MDClinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologySomerset, NJ545
Mallory Hatfield, MDCardiologyHyannis, MA537
Allan Jaffe, M.D.CardiologyRochester, MN534
Armen Ovsepian, M.D.Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologySmithtown, NY527

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Does Medicare cover Holter heart monitor?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Holter heart monitor. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $26. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $5 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2132 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $373, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $675, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $171, a Medicare rate of about $26. Most cash prices fall between $120 and $1,033 — 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 Holter heart monitor cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2132 US hospitals is $373. Most hospitals fall between $120 and $1,033. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Holter heart monitor?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $26). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Holter heart monitor?
Medicare pays about $26. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Holter heart monitor 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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