5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 113 | 
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $25,336.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications | $5,731.00 | 
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $19,605.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 442% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases | $19,086.70 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $5,041.78 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 33% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2371 out of 2950 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 20% |