Rio Grande Regional Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

101 E Ridge Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Rio Grande Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $6,565.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rio Grande Regional Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $523.00
Difference between what Rio Grande Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,042.00
Hospital's Markup: 1255%
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 116% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1122 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%