Howard County General Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

5755 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MD 21044

Region: : MD - Baltimore




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Howard County General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $5,277.00
Average amount Medicare paid Howard County General Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $5,055.00
Difference between what Howard County General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $222.00
Hospital's Markup: 104%
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 70% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 17 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 98%