4070 Highway 17 By-passMurrells inlet, SC 29576
Region: : SC - Charleston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 42 |
| Average amount Waccamaw Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $18,063.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Waccamaw Community Hospital for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Complications) | $4,905.00 |
| Difference between what Waccamaw Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $13,158.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 368% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $23,397.80 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $6,627.32 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 23% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1199 out of 2720 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 56% |