Southwest Healthcare System's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

25500 Medical Center Drive
Murrieta, CA 92562

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Southwest Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,378.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwest Healthcare System for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $625.00
Difference between what Southwest Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,753.00
Hospital's Markup: 380%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 479 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 59%