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

APC code: 270

100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822

Region: : PA - Danville




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Geisinger Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,620.00
Average amount Medicare paid Geisinger Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $522.00
Difference between what Geisinger Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,098.00
Hospital's Markup: 885%
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 52% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1022 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%