700 West Market StreetAthens, AL 35611
Region: : AL - Huntsville
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 75 |
| Average amount Athens-limestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $16,658.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Athens-limestone Hospital for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Major Complications) | $7,071.00 |
| Difference between what Athens-limestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $9,587.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 235% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $29,141.00 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $8,163.01 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 43% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 619 out of 2713 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 77% |