Massachusetts General Hospital's 2011 costs for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 238

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 2114

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 161
Average amount Massachusetts General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $111,008.00
Average amount Medicare paid Massachusetts General Hospital for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications $31,292.00
Difference between what Massachusetts General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $79,716.00
Hospital's Markup: 354%
Average amount nationally charged for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $85,010.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $21,948.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 852 out of 1054 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%