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

Diagnosis code: 244

3801 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Region: : MO - Springfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount Cox Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,145.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cox Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,276.00
Difference between what Cox Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,869.00
Hospital's Markup: 392%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 510 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%