Brigham And Women's Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)

Diagnosis code: 243

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 65
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $76,121.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) $24,609.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,512.00
Hospital's Markup: 309%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases $67,865.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $18,132.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 822 out of 1150 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%