Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1000 Fourth Street Sw
Mason city, IA 50401

Region: : IA - Mason City




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 38
Average amount Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,172.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $587.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,585.00
Hospital's Markup: 370%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 386 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%