Upstate Carolina Medical Center's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

1530 N Limestone St
Gaffney, SC 29340

Region: : SC - Spartanburg




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Upstate Carolina Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $16,843.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upstate Carolina Medical Center for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,434.00
Difference between what Upstate Carolina Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,409.00
Hospital's Markup: 490%
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 4% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 639 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%