Wilkes-barre General Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

575 North River Street
Wilkes-barre, PA 18764

Region: : PA - Wilkes-Barre




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,899.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wilkes-barre General Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,575.00
Difference between what Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,324.00
Hospital's Markup: 500%
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 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 705 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%