Scripps Green Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

10666 North Torrey Pines Road
La jolla, CA 92037

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Scripps Green Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,304.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Green Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $14,628.00
Difference between what Scripps Green Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $55,676.00
Hospital's Markup: 480%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 863 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%