Methodist Hospital,the's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

6565 Fannin
Houston, TX 77030

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Methodist Hospital,the charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,305.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Hospital,the for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $13,715.00
Difference between what Methodist Hospital,the charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,590.00
Hospital's Markup: 476%
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 22% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 801 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%