2501 North Patterson Street, Po Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31603
Region: : FL - Tallahassee
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 13 |
| Average amount South Georgia Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $18,335.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid South Georgia Medical Center for Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) | $6,920.00 |
| Difference between what South Georgia Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $11,415.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 264% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $34,723.80 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $8,068.11 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 47% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 79 out of 871 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 91% |