South Shore Hospital's 2011 costs for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 176

55 Fogg Road
South weymouth, MA 2190

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 48
Average amount South Shore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,889.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Shore Hospital for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications $6,349.00
Difference between what South Shore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,540.00
Hospital's Markup: 250%
Average amount nationally charged for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $26,738.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,279.97
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 41% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 256 out of 1396 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 82%