Athens-limestone Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 291

700 West Market Street
Athens, AL 35611

Region: : AL - Huntsville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Athens-limestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,179.00
Average amount Medicare paid Athens-limestone Hospital for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) $8,238.00
Difference between what Athens-limestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,941.00
Hospital's Markup: 220%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $35,901.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $10,266.50
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 49% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 434 out of 2687 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%