Tulane Medical Center's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

1415 Tulane Ave
New orleans, LA 70112

Region: : LA - New Orleans




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Tulane Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,934.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tulane Medical Center for Hypertension Without Major Complications $5,198.00
Difference between what Tulane Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,736.00
Hospital's Markup: 383%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 14% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 798 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%