Forsyth Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

3333 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-salem, NC 27103

Region: : NC - Winston-Salem




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,573.00
Average amount Medicare paid Forsyth Memorial Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,931.00
Difference between what Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,642.00
Hospital's Markup: 298%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $53,690.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $13,899.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 295 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%