Scripps Mercy Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

4077 5th Ave
San diego, CA 92103

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Scripps Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,705.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Mercy Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $625.00
Difference between what Scripps Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,080.00
Hospital's Markup: 752%
Average amount nationally charged for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast in 2011 over all cases $3,033.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $561.57
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 55% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1034 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%