Upmc Mercy's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 244
Average amount Upmc Mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,805.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Mercy for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $364.00
Difference between what Upmc Mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,441.00
Hospital's Markup: 495%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1580 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%