809 University Boulevard EastTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 25 | 
| Average amount D C H Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $56,002.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid D C H Regional Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | $16,043.00 | 
| Difference between what D C H Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $39,959.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 349% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $67,865.70 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $18,132.90 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 17% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 464 out of 1150 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 60% |