Central Baptist Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1740 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, KY 40503

Region: : KY - Lexington




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 50
Average amount Central Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,959.00
Average amount Medicare paid Central Baptist Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $504.00
Difference between what Central Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,455.00
Hospital's Markup: 388%
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 35% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 282 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 76%