619 South 19th StreetBirmingham, AL 35233
Region: : AL - Birmingham
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 13 |
| Average amount University Of Alabama Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $57,698.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid University Of Alabama Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $15,338.00 |
| Difference between what University Of Alabama Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $42,360.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 376% |
| 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 | 7% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 705 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 34% |