Houston Northwest Medical Center's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

710 Fm 1960 West
Houston, TX 77090

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 21
Average amount Houston Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,542.00
Average amount Medicare paid Houston Northwest Medical Center for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,990.00
Difference between what Houston Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,552.00
Hospital's Markup: 765%
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 74% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1023 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%