George Washington Univ Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount George Washington Univ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,252.00
Average amount Medicare paid George Washington Univ Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $581.00
Difference between what George Washington Univ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,671.00
Hospital's Markup: 731%
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 40% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 969 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%