2501 North Patterson Street, Po Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31603
Region: : FL - Tallahassee
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 16 |
| Average amount South Georgia Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $35,396.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid South Georgia Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) | $15,662.00 |
| Difference between what South Georgia Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $19,734.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 225% |
| 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 | 48% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 93 out of 1150 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 92% |