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

APC code: 270

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 531
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,226.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $540.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,686.00
Hospital's Markup: 597%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 766 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%