Valley Regional Medical Center's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

100 A Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78526

Region: : TX - Harlingen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Valley Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,500.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Regional Medical Center for Hypertension Without Major Complications $4,819.00
Difference between what Valley Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,681.00
Hospital's Markup: 612%
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 68% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1006 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%