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

APC code: 270

1200 Pleasant Street
Des moines, IA 50309

Region: : IA - Des Moines




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Iowa Methodist Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,939.00
Average amount Medicare paid Iowa Methodist Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $545.00
Difference between what Iowa Methodist Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,394.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 270 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 77%