Wesley Medical Center's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

5001 W Hardy St
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Region: : MS - Hattiesburg




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Wesley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,933.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wesley Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,049.00
Difference between what Wesley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $46,884.00
Hospital's Markup: 489%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 727 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%