620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 36 |
| Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $29,198.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $11,721.00 |
| Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $17,477.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 249% |
| 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 | 46% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 116 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 89% |