Musc Medical Center's 2011 costs for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Complications

Diagnosis code: 194

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Complications
Total 2011 Cases 45
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,799.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Complications $9,704.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,095.00
Hospital's Markup: 183%
Average amount nationally charged for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Complications in 2011 over all cases $24,549.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $6,963.27
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1173 out of 3023 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%