Methodist Sugar Land Hospital's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

16655 Southwest Freeway
Sugar land, TX 77479

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Methodist Sugar Land Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $3,732.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $559.00
Difference between what Methodist Sugar Land Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,173.00
Hospital's Markup: 667%
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 23% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 886 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 24%