Howard University Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

2041 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20060

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 43
Average amount Howard University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,470.00
Average amount Medicare paid Howard University Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $7,778.00
Difference between what Howard University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,692.00
Hospital's Markup: 186%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 491 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%