Methodist Hospital,the's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

6565 Fannin
Houston, TX 77030

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 175
Average amount Methodist Hospital,the charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,663.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Hospital,the for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $552.00
Difference between what Methodist Hospital,the charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,111.00
Hospital's Markup: 844%
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 54% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1028 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%