2501 Kentucky AvenuePaducah, KY 42003
Region: : KY - Paducah
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 23 |
| Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $38,078.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $11,389.00 |
| Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $26,689.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 334% |
| 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 | 29% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 280 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 74% |