Waccamaw Community Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

4070 Highway 17 By-pass
Murrells inlet, SC 29576

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Waccamaw Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,571.00
Average amount Medicare paid Waccamaw Community Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,140.00
Difference between what Waccamaw Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,431.00
Hospital's Markup: 464%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 501 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%