Advocate South Suburban Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

17800 S Kedzie Ave
Hazel crest, IL 60429

Region: : IL - Blue Island




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Advocate South Suburban Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,395.00
Average amount Medicare paid Advocate South Suburban Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $579.00
Difference between what Advocate South Suburban Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,816.00
Hospital's Markup: 586%
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 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 810 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%