Easton Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

250 South 21st Street
Easton, PA 18042

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Easton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $154,427.00
Average amount Medicare paid Easton Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $13,370.00
Difference between what Easton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $141,057.00
Hospital's Markup: 1155%
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 188% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1071 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 0%