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

APC code: 270

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 172
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,542.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $532.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,010.00
Hospital's Markup: 289%
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 49% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 139 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 88%