Musc Medical Center's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)

Diagnosis code: 243

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,601.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) $23,718.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,883.00
Hospital's Markup: 213%
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 25% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 357 out of 1150 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%