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

Diagnosis code: 244

2000 Neuse Blvd
New bern, NC 28560

Region: : NC - Greenville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Carolina East Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,527.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolina East Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $14,929.00
Difference between what Carolina East Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,598.00
Hospital's Markup: 244%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 246 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 77%