Carolinas Hospital System's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550
Florence, SC 29505

Region: : SC - Florence




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 35
Average amount Carolinas Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,081.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Hospital System for Hypertension Without Major Complications $3,606.00
Difference between what Carolinas Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,475.00
Hospital's Markup: 529%
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 9% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 758 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%