575 North River StreetWilkes-barre, PA 18764
Region: : PA - Wilkes-Barre
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 40 |
Average amount Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $78,961.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Wilkes-barre General Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $11,718.00 |
Difference between what Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $67,243.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 673% |
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 | 47% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 942 out of 1075 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 12% |