5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders With Major Complications | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 37 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $43,446.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders With Major Complications | $9,279.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $34,167.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 468% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders With Major Complications in 2011 over all cases | $32,628.90 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $8,481.87 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 33% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1253 out of 1570 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 20% |