Ochsner Foundation Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1516 Jefferson Hwy
New orleans, LA 70121

Region: : LA - New Orleans




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 54
Average amount Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,473.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ochsner Foundation Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $527.00
Difference between what Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,946.00
Hospital's Markup: 469%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 512 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%