575 North River StreetWilkes-barre, PA 18764
Region: : PA - Wilkes-Barre
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 46 |
| Average amount Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $81,808.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Wilkes-barre General Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | $15,929.00 |
| Difference between what Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $65,879.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 513% |
| 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 | 21% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 881 out of 1150 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 23% |