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

Diagnosis code: 244

110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 61
Average amount Washington Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,311.00
Average amount Medicare paid Washington Hospital Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $16,589.00
Difference between what Washington Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,722.00
Hospital's Markup: 303%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 560 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%