Musc Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound

APC code: 265

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound
Total 2011 Cases 743
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $385.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Level I Diagnostic And Screening Ultrasound $59.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $326.00
Hospital's Markup: 652%
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 21% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1094 out of 2739 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 60%