5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support <96 Hours | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 49 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $96,892.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support <96 Hours | $19,072.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $77,820.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 508% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support <96 Hours in 2011 over all cases | $62,394.70 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $16,213.30 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 55% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1733 out of 1993 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 13% |