Harlingen Medical Center's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

5501 South Expressway 77
Harlingen, TX 78550

Region: : TX - Harlingen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Harlingen Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,759.00
Average amount Medicare paid Harlingen Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $15,348.00
Difference between what Harlingen Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,411.00
Hospital's Markup: 265%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 340 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%