Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications

Diagnosis code: 195

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,868.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications $7,169.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,699.00
Hospital's Markup: 263%
Average amount nationally charged for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,886.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,862.19
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1748 out of 2576 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%