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

APC code: 270

1415 Tulane Ave
New orleans, LA 70112

Region: : LA - New Orleans




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Tulane Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,562.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tulane Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $498.00
Difference between what Tulane Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,064.00
Hospital's Markup: 916%
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 50% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1013 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%