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

Diagnosis code: 244

4077 5th Ave
San diego, CA 92103

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Scripps Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,758.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Mercy Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $17,954.00
Difference between what Scripps Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,804.00
Hospital's Markup: 382%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 844 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%