620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 25 |
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $38,139.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | $14,103.00 |
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $24,036.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 270% |
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $67,865.70 |
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $18,132.90 |
Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 44% lower |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 132 out of 1150 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 89% |