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

Diagnosis code: 244

78 Medical Center Drive
Fishersville, VA 22939

Region: : VA - Charlottesville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Augusta Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $41,177.00
Average amount Medicare paid Augusta Health for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,492.00
Difference between what Augusta Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,685.00
Hospital's Markup: 329%
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 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 351 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%