Southwest Healthcare System's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

25500 Medical Center Drive
Murrieta, CA 92562

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 21
Average amount Southwest Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,449.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwest Healthcare System for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $14,523.00
Difference between what Southwest Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,926.00
Hospital's Markup: 319%
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 13% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 472 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%