The cost of ECG test?

[career31905]

I took a physical exam today, and I failed abdominal ECG because of my low heart rate. They told me that my heart rate is low not because of bad health, but athletic people have low blood pressure. WTF?!?! So they want me to go to the cardiologist on my own and take an abdominal ECG test to make sure that my heart is just fine. So my question is how much does abdominal ECG cost?

[Country_Jim]

Contact the medical provider. Posts like this make me wonder if common sense is still common.

[career31905]

Contact the medical provider. Posts like this make me wonder if common sense is still common.

I did, and most of them basically told me to come to their office for more details. I want to know the general price so I won't get ripped off.

[Iowa #1603]

I took a physical exam today, and I failed abdominal ECG because of my low heart rate. They told me that my heart rate is low not because of bad health, but athletic people have low blood pressure. WTF?!?! So they want me to go to the cardiologist on my own and take an abdominal ECG test to make sure that my heart is just fine. So my question is how much does abdominal ECG cost?

I did, and most of them basically told me to come to their office for more details. I want to know the general price so I won't get ripped off.

This is not Ask a Hospital dot com nor is it Ask a Doctor dot com

If you can't figure out who to ask for a MEDICAL question------------------you don't deserve to be a cop

[PhilipCal]

Do you have insurance? If so, it should cover the cost(s) of the exam. The bottom line question is, how badly do you want the job?

[J2H]

Some insurance won't cover that cost, mine wouldn't cover the cost of one

[PhilipCal]

Don't believe I stated flatly that it did. I alluded to the possibility. The bottom line question remains. How badly does he want the job??

[PhilipCal]

Some insurance won't cover that cost, mine wouldn't cover the cost of one

In your profile, you mention that you're a Security Officer. Additionally you state "No" to the question of whether or not you're a sworn police officer. Just a reminder, and not intending to demean your position, but a Security Officer is NOT a Police Officer.

This is "Ask a Cop", not "Ask a Security Officer". For you to continue to reply to queries here violates the TOS, and can get you banned. I've no doubt you're intentions were to assist the OP, but just a caution to you.

[J2H]

I was a sworn officer (US Air Force), I swore to Defend the Constitution... does that count?

[CCCSD]

No. You don't meet the criteria.

[PhilipCal]

"NO". You've been honest though, I'll give you that.

[J2H]

Then I will not post anymore in the Ask a Cop section, I was just trying to help

[PSUMedic]

In my 24 years as a paramedic, I have never heard of an "abdominal" ECG. I think you may have some wrong terminology there. Regardless, ECGs are ridiculously commonplace and I would imagine you could get one, depending on your location in the country, for between $400-$600. That's just a guess. There will be a technical fee (the actual ECG) and the professional fee (to read the results).

[CCCSD]

I think he means MRI if it's the ABD. ECG if it's cardiac. But he doesn't even know...

[Shush]

$19.95 plus shipping and handling. but wait, there's more! If you call right now we will throw in a 2nd abdominal ECG for free! Just pay the shipping and handling on the second as well.

Our operators are standing by.

Sincerely,
B. Obama