5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support 96+ Hours | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 24 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $164,792.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support 96+ Hours | $46,889.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $117,903.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 351% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support 96+ Hours in 2011 over all cases | $143,428.00 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $38,588.90 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 15% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 840 out of 1163 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 28% |