Altoona Regional Health System's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Region: : PA - Altoona




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 460
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,204.00
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $363.00
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $841.00
Hospital's Markup: 331%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 622 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%