Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 5102
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,692.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $387.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,305.00
Hospital's Markup: 695%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2376 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%