Carolinas Med Center-mercy's 2011 costs for Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound

APC code: 265

2001 Vail Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound
Total 2011 Cases 43
Average amount Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $401.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Med Center-mercy for Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound $59.00
Difference between what Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $342.00
Hospital's Markup: 679%
Average amount nationally charged for Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound in 2011 over all cases $487.04
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $61.50
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1214 out of 2739 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%