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

Diagnosis code: 305

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Region: : PA - Altoona




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,929.00
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,459.00
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,470.00
Hospital's Markup: 315%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 244 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%