Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 2666
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,352.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $378.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $974.00
Hospital's Markup: 357%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 863 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%