Berkshire Medical Center Inc's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 1201

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $1,488.00
Average amount Medicare paid Berkshire Medical Center Inc for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $617.00
Difference between what Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $871.00
Hospital's Markup: 241%
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 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 126 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%