700 West Market StreetAthens, AL 35611
Region: : AL - Huntsville
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 118 |
| Average amount Athens-limestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $13,750.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Athens-limestone Hospital for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Complications) | $6,125.00 |
| Difference between what Athens-limestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $7,625.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 224% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $23,397.80 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $6,627.32 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 41% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 649 out of 2720 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 76% |