South Shore Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

55 Fogg Road
South weymouth, MA 2190

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount South Shore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $9,533.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Shore Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,966.00
Difference between what South Shore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,567.00
Hospital's Markup: 240%
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 46% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 158 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%