5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 43 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $37,459.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $15,412.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $22,047.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 243% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $53,690.40 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $13,899.70 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 30% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 265 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 75% |