Russell Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

3316 Highway 280
Alexander city, AL 35010

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Russell Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,399.00
Average amount Medicare paid Russell Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $497.00
Difference between what Russell Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $902.00
Hospital's Markup: 281%
Average amount nationally charged for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast in 2011 over all cases $3,033.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $561.57
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 54% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 104 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%