Opelousas General Health System's 2011 costs for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 291

539 East Prudhomme Street
Opelousas, LA 70570

Region: : LA - Lafayette




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 105
Average amount Opelousas General Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,719.00
Average amount Medicare paid Opelousas General Health System for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) $9,445.00
Difference between what Opelousas General Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,274.00
Hospital's Markup: 240%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart Failure (Heart Failure & Shock With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $35,901.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $10,266.50
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 37% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 770 out of 2687 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%