1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405
Region: : WA - Tacoma
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 19 |
| Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $85,638.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | $18,510.00 |
| Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $67,128.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 462% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $67,865.70 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $18,132.90 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 26% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 915 out of 1150 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 20% |