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

APC code: 269

2701 N Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 667
Average amount Dekalb Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,246.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dekalb Medical Center for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $389.00
Difference between what Dekalb Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $857.00
Hospital's Markup: 320%
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 37% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 677 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 77%