St Joseph Medical Center's 2011 costs for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast

APC code: 270

1717 South J Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

Region: : WA - Tacoma




Diagnosis (apc) Description Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast
Total 2011 Cases 37
Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $4,637.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Level Iii Echocardiogram Without Contrast $604.00
Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,033.00
Hospital's Markup: 767%
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 1025 out of 1164 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%