Musc Medical Center's 2011 costs for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 291

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 70
Average amount Musc Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,120.00
Average amount Medicare paid Musc Medical Center for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) $14,442.00
Difference between what Musc Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,678.00
Hospital's Markup: 194%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $35,901.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $10,266.50
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1204 out of 2687 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%