Nazareth Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

2601 Holme Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Nazareth Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $75,720.00
Average amount Medicare paid Nazareth Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,553.00
Difference between what Nazareth Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $63,167.00
Hospital's Markup: 603%
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 41% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 917 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 15%