Massachusetts General Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 2114

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 80
Average amount Massachusetts General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,265.00
Average amount Medicare paid Massachusetts General Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $626.00
Difference between what Massachusetts General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,639.00
Hospital's Markup: 521%
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 8% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 780 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%