915 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805
Region: : MN - Duluth
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 19 | 
| Average amount St Lukes Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $41,106.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $13,239.00 | 
| Difference between what St Lukes Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $27,867.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 310% | 
| 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 | 23% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 350 out of 1075 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 67% |