5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Hypertension Without Major Complications | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 17 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $20,973.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Hypertension Without Major Complications | $5,225.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $15,748.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 401% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases | $17,518.00 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $4,403.22 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 20% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 842 out of 1129 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 25% |