West Virginia University Hospitals's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

Region: : WV - Morgantown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount West Virginia University Hospitals charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,126.00
Average amount Medicare paid West Virginia University Hospitals for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $16,042.00
Difference between what West Virginia University Hospitals charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,084.00
Hospital's Markup: 237%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 283 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%