Athens-limestone Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

700 West Market Street
Athens, AL 35611

Region: : AL - Huntsville




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 561
Average amount Athens-limestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,317.00
Average amount Medicare paid Athens-limestone Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $376.00
Difference between what Athens-limestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $941.00
Hospital's Markup: 350%
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 33% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 809 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 72%