Seton Medical Center Austin's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

1201 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78705

Region: : TX - Austin




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Seton Medical Center Austin charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,035.00
Average amount Medicare paid Seton Medical Center Austin for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $11,499.00
Difference between what Seton Medical Center Austin charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,536.00
Hospital's Markup: 600%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $53,690.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $13,899.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 29% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 847 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%