Brigham And Women's Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 70
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $47,752.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $18,422.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,330.00
Hospital's Markup: 259%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $53,690.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $13,899.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 502 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%