Vanderbilt University Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,147.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $5,331.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,816.00
Hospital's Markup: 340%
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 4% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 711 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%