Hi-desert Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

6601 White Feather Road
Joshua tree, CA 92252

Region: : CA - Palm Springs/Rancho M




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 126
Average amount Hi-desert Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $872.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hi-desert Medical Center for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $451.00
Difference between what Hi-desert Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $421.00
Hospital's Markup: 193%
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 56% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 210 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 93%