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

Diagnosis code: 244

1653 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Rush University Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $82,066.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rush University Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $19,253.00
Difference between what Rush University Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $62,813.00
Hospital's Markup: 426%
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 53% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 964 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%