Western Baptist Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Region: : KY - Paducah




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 563
Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,084.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $356.00
Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $728.00
Hospital's Markup: 304%
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 45% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 453 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%