The University Of Chicago Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

5841 South Maryland
Chicago, IL 60637

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 39
Average amount The University Of Chicago Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,573.00
Average amount Medicare paid The University Of Chicago Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $579.00
Difference between what The University Of Chicago Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,994.00
Hospital's Markup: 617%
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 853 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 27%