Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 177
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,992.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $540.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,452.00
Hospital's Markup: 554%
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 1% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 693 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 40%