1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433
Region: : LA - Metairie
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 14 |
| Average amount St Tammany Parish Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $66,168.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Tammany Parish Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $12,178.00 |
| Difference between what St Tammany Parish Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $53,990.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 543% |
| 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 | 23% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 816 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 24% |