1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
Region: : NC - Charlotte
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 62 | 
| Average amount Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $37,676.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $15,514.00 | 
| Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $22,162.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 242% | 
| 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 | 30% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 273 out of 1075 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 75% |