1001 Towson AvenueFort smith, AR 72901
Region: : AR - Fort Smith
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 23 |
| Average amount Sparks Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $68,429.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Sparks Regional Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $12,283.00 |
| Difference between what Sparks Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $56,146.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 557% |
| 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 | 27% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 840 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 22% |