302 University ParkwayAiken, SC 29801
Region: : GA - Augusta
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 19 | 
| Average amount Aiken Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $38,386.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Aiken Regional Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $13,564.00 | 
| Difference between what Aiken Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $24,822.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 282% | 
| 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 | 29% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 290 out of 1075 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 73% |