Ochsner Foundation Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

1516 Jefferson Hwy
New orleans, LA 70121

Region: : LA - New Orleans




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 257
Average amount Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,097.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ochsner Foundation Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $351.00
Difference between what Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $746.00
Hospital's Markup: 312%
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 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 476 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%