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

APC code: 270

3500 W Wheatland Road
Dallas, TX 75237

Region: : TX - Dallas




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Methodist Charlton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,184.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Charlton Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $553.00
Difference between what Methodist Charlton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,631.00
Hospital's Markup: 756%
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 38% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 959 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%