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

APC code: 270

5126 Hospital Drive Ne
Covington, GA 30014

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 40
Average amount Newton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,425.00
Average amount Medicare paid Newton Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $546.00
Difference between what Newton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $879.00
Hospital's Markup: 260%
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 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 113 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 90%