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

APC code: 270

43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 73
Average amount Albany Medical Center Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,577.00
Average amount Medicare paid Albany Medical Center Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $499.00
Difference between what Albany Medical Center Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,078.00
Hospital's Markup: 917%
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 51% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1016 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%