5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 51 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $70,551.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | $21,539.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $49,012.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 327% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $67,865.70 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $18,132.90 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 4% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 732 out of 1150 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 36% |