Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 291

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 136
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,703.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) $15,657.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,046.00
Hospital's Markup: 253%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $35,901.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $10,266.50
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 11% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1856 out of 2687 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%