Western Baptist Hospital's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Region: : KY - Paducah




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,078.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $11,389.00
Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,689.00
Hospital's Markup: 334%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 280 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%