Roper Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)

Diagnosis code: 243

316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 29401

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 52
Average amount Roper Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $63,838.00
Average amount Medicare paid Roper Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) $15,490.00
Difference between what Roper Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,348.00
Hospital's Markup: 412%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases $67,865.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $18,132.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 607 out of 1150 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 47%