Nix Health Care System's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

414 Navarro, Suite 600
San antonio, TX 78205

Region: : TX - San Antonio




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 267
Average amount Nix Health Care System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,170.00
Average amount Medicare paid Nix Health Care System for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $377.00
Difference between what Nix Health Care System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $793.00
Hospital's Markup: 310%
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 41% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 580 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 80%