Roper Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 29401

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 41
Average amount Roper Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $51,084.00
Average amount Medicare paid Roper Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $11,874.00
Difference between what Roper Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,210.00
Hospital's Markup: 430%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 577 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%