4070 Highway 17 By-passMurrells inlet, SC 29576
Region: : SC - Charleston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 94 |
| Average amount Waccamaw Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $20,468.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Waccamaw Community Hospital for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Major Complications) | $6,058.00 |
| Difference between what Waccamaw Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $14,410.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 337% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $29,141.00 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $8,163.01 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 30% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1015 out of 2713 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 63% |