Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health Syst's 2011 costs for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 291

995 9th Avenue Southwest
Bessemer, AL 35021

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 62
Average amount Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health Syst charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,875.00
Average amount Medicare paid Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health Syst for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) $8,286.00
Difference between what Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health Syst charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,589.00
Hospital's Markup: 372%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $35,901.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $10,266.50
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1394 out of 2687 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%