George Washington Univ Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 197
Average amount George Washington Univ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,235.00
Average amount Medicare paid George Washington Univ Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $415.00
Difference between what George Washington Univ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,820.00
Hospital's Markup: 538%
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 13% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2071 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%