Palmetto Health Richland's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

5 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, 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%