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

Diagnosis code: 244

202 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715

Region: : WI - Madison




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount Meriter Hsptl charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $51,563.00
Average amount Medicare paid Meriter Hsptl for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $14,518.00
Difference between what Meriter Hsptl charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,045.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
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 4% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 592 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%