South Texas Health System's 2011 costs for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 176

1102 W Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount South Texas Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,989.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Texas Health System for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications $8,558.00
Difference between what South Texas Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,431.00
Hospital's Markup: 712%
Average amount nationally charged for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $26,738.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,279.97
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 128% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1353 out of 1396 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 3%