The Mcdowell Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730
Marion, NC 28752

Region: : NC - Asheville




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 149
Average amount The Mcdowell Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,311.00
Average amount Medicare paid The Mcdowell Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $502.00
Difference between what The Mcdowell Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $809.00
Hospital's Markup: 261%
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 57% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 85 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 93%