301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555
Region: : TX - Houston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 47 |
| Average amount University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $13,438.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) | $10,610.00 |
| Difference between what University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $2,828.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 126% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $17,732.70 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $4,983.96 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 24% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1096 out of 2671 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 59% |