Brigham And Women's Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,637.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $638.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,999.00
Hospital's Markup: 570%
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 20% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 872 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%