2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207
Region: : NC - Charlotte
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 27 | 
| Average amount Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $33,600.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Med Center-mercy for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $11,664.00 | 
| Difference between what Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $21,936.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 288% | 
| 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 | 37% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 194 out of 1075 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 82% |