Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 113
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,641.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $530.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,111.00
Hospital's Markup: 498%
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 13% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 583 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%