Watauga Medical Center's 2011 costs for Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 177

336 Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607

Region: : TN - Johnson City




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 34
Average amount Watauga Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,237.00
Average amount Medicare paid Watauga Medical Center for Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications $15,073.00
Difference between what Watauga Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,164.00
Hospital's Markup: 220%
Average amount nationally charged for Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $50,649.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $13,829.40
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 603 out of 1894 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%