Memorial Hermann Hospital System's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,895.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $559.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,336.00
Hospital's Markup: 875%
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 61% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1050 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%