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

Diagnosis code: 305

1102 W Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount South Texas Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,036.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Texas Health System for Hypertension Without Major Complications $4,903.00
Difference between what South Texas Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,133.00
Hospital's Markup: 571%
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 60% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 993 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%