Christus Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

2830 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77702

Region: : TX - Beaumont




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Christus Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $2,740.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christus Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $494.00
Difference between what Christus Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $2,246.00
Hospital's Markup: 554%
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 10% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 617 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 47%