South Texas Health System's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

1102 W Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 269
Average amount South Texas Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,342.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Texas Health System for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $371.00
Difference between what South Texas Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,971.00
Hospital's Markup: 900%
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 70% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2615 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%