Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,278.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $5,760.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,518.00
Hospital's Markup: 334%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 769 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%