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

APC code: 270

1441 North Beckley Avenue
Dallas, TX 75203

Region: : TX - Dallas




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Methodist Dallas Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,646.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Dallas Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $553.00
Difference between what Methodist Dallas Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,093.00
Hospital's Markup: 840%
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 53% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1026 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%