John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campu's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut creek, CA 94598

Region: : CA - Contra Costa County




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 124
Average amount John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campu charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,239.00
Average amount Medicare paid John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campu for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $760.00
Difference between what John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campu charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,479.00
Hospital's Markup: 557%
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 40% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 967 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%