Memorial Hermann Hospital System's 2011 costs for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 269

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 1987
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,182.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Level Ii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $394.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,788.00
Hospital's Markup: 553%
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 11% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2028 out of 2898 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%