5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 30 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $23,888.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) | $5,663.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $18,225.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 421% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $17,732.70 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $4,983.96 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 35% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2157 out of 2671 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 19% |