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

Diagnosis code: 244

602 Indiana Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79415

Region: : TX - Lubbock




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 35
Average amount University Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $96,506.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $16,023.00
Difference between what University Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $80,483.00
Hospital's Markup: 602%
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 80% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1016 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 5%