Cherokee Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

400 Northwood Dr
Centre, AL 35960

Region: : GA - Rome




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 72
Average amount Cherokee Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,990.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cherokee Medical Center for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $391.00
Difference between what Cherokee Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,599.00
Hospital's Markup: 1276%
Average amount nationally charged for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast in 2011 over all cases $1,970.56
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $396.58
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 153% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2836 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%