Vanderbilt University Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 2666
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,381.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $387.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,994.00
Hospital's Markup: 615%
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 21% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2185 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%