Christ Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Region: : OH - Cincinnati




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Christ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,402.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christ Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $13,440.00
Difference between what Christ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $34,962.00
Hospital's Markup: 360%
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 10% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 521 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 52%