2901 Squalicum ParkwayBellingham, WA 98225
Region: : WA - Seattle
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 18 |
| Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $40,475.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) | $13,882.00 |
| Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $26,593.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 291% |
| 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 | 25% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 327 out of 1075 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 70% |