Hamilton Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1200 Memorial Drive
Dalton, GA 30720

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Hamilton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,126.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hamilton Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $505.00
Difference between what Hamilton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,621.00
Hospital's Markup: 420%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 361 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%