Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

433 Mcalister Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 767
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,057.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $372.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,685.00
Hospital's Markup: 552%
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 4% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1884 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%