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

APC code: 270

2430 West Pierce
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Region: : TX - Lubbock




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Carlsbad Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,160.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carlsbad Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $547.00
Difference between what Carlsbad Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,613.00
Hospital's Markup: 577%
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 4% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 743 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%