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

APC code: 270

3801 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Region: : MO - Springfield




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 138
Average amount Cox Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,174.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cox Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $511.00
Difference between what Cox Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,663.00
Hospital's Markup: 621%
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 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 750 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%