South Central Reg Med Ctr's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

1220 Jefferson St Box 607
Laurel, MS 39440

Region: : MS - Hattiesburg




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount South Central Reg Med Ctr charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $23,034.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Central Reg Med Ctr for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $11,524.00
Difference between what South Central Reg Med Ctr charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,510.00
Hospital's Markup: 199%
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 57% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 39 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%