Western Baptist Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Region: : KY - Paducah




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,902.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $487.00
Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,415.00
Hospital's Markup: 390%
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 37% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 257 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%