Palos Community Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

12251 South 80th Avenue
Palos heights, IL 60463

Region: : IL - Blue Island




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 34
Average amount Palos Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,591.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palos Community Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $579.00
Difference between what Palos Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,012.00
Hospital's Markup: 620%
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 18% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 863 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 26%