Reading Hospital Medical Center's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

Sixth Avenue And Spruce St
Reading, PA 19603

Region: : PA - Reading




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Reading Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,122.00
Average amount Medicare paid Reading Hospital Medical Center for Hypertension Without Major Complications $4,372.00
Difference between what Reading Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,750.00
Hospital's Markup: 414%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 710 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%