Musc Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Iii Endoscopy Upper Airway

APC code: 73

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Endoscopy Upper Airway
Total 2011 Cases 322
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,267.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Level Iii Endoscopy Upper Airway $270.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $997.00
Hospital's Markup: 469%
Average amount nationally charged for Level Iii Endoscopy Upper Airway in 2011 over all cases $856.60
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $291.37
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 48% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 87 out of 95 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%