Piedmont Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1968 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30309

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 362
Average amount Piedmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,679.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $529.00
Difference between what Piedmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,150.00
Hospital's Markup: 506%
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 12% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 593 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 49%