Altoona Regional Health System's 2011 costs for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 238

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Region: : PA - Altoona




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,828.00
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications $18,515.00
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,313.00
Hospital's Markup: 377%
Average amount nationally charged for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $85,010.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $21,948.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 411 out of 1054 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%