5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 77 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $57,999.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) | $11,999.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $46,000.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 483% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $37,408.90 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $10,053.70 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 55% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2205 out of 2575 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 14% |