Altoona Regional Health System's 2011 costs for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 176

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Region: : PA - Altoona




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,532.00
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications $6,123.00
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,409.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
Average amount nationally charged for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $26,738.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,279.97
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 508 out of 1396 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%