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

Diagnosis code: 244

601 John Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Region: : MI - Kalamazoo




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 21
Average amount Bronson Methodist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,886.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bronson Methodist Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $15,374.00
Difference between what Bronson Methodist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,512.00
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 318 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%