Berkshire Medical Center Inc's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 1201

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 1710
Average amount Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,209.00
Average amount Medicare paid Berkshire Medical Center Inc for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $441.00
Difference between what Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $768.00
Hospital's Markup: 274%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 628 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%