Carolinas Med Center-mercy's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

2001 Vail Ave
Charlotte, 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%