Brigham And Women's Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 2221
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,519.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $455.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,064.00
Hospital's Markup: 333%
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 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1149 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 60%