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

APC code: 269

12141 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 184
Average amount West Houston Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,426.00
Average amount Medicare paid West Houston Medical Center for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $393.00
Difference between what West Houston Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,033.00
Hospital's Markup: 871%
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 74% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2635 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%