Carolinas Med Ctr-university's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

8800 North Tyron Street
Charlotte, NC 28262

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 653
Average amount Carolinas Med Ctr-university charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,349.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Med Ctr-university for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $380.00
Difference between what Carolinas Med Ctr-university charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $969.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 855 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%