Palmetto Health Baptist's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

Taylor At Marion
Columbia, SC 29220

Region: : SC - Columbia




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Palmetto Health Baptist charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,073.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Baptist for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $521.00
Difference between what Palmetto Health Baptist charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,552.00
Hospital's Markup: 781%
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 34% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 936 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%