Howard University Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

2041 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20060

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 259
Average amount Howard University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,621.00
Average amount Medicare paid Howard University Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $416.00
Difference between what Howard University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,205.00
Hospital's Markup: 389%
Average amount nationally charged for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast in 2011 over all cases $1,970.56
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $396.58
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1311 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%