South Shore Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

8012 South Crandon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 114
Average amount South Shore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,214.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Shore Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $415.00
Difference between what South Shore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $799.00
Hospital's Markup: 292%
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 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 636 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%