Sharp Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

7901 Frost St
San diego, CA 92123

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Sharp Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,221.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sharp Memorial Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $625.00
Difference between what Sharp Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,596.00
Hospital's Markup: 675%
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 39% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 965 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%