Musc Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 1990
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $886.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $378.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $508.00
Hospital's Markup: 234%
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 55% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 218 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 92%