Hartford Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT 6102

Region: : CT - Hartford




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 54
Average amount Hartford Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,947.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hartford Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $17,524.00
Difference between what Hartford Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,423.00
Hospital's Markup: 182%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 169 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%