Altoona Regional Health System's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Region: : PA - Altoona




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,078.00
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $514.00
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,564.00
Hospital's Markup: 404%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 340 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%