5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (apc) Description | Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast |
| Total 2011 Cases | 28 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $3,108.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast | $507.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $2,601.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 613% |
| 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 | 2% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 730 out of 1164 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 37% |