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

Diagnosis code: 244

6200 North La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741

Region: : AZ - Tucson




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $71,487.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,557.00
Difference between what Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,930.00
Hospital's Markup: 569%
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 33% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 873 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%