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

Diagnosis code: 244

115 Lincoln Street
Framingham, MA 1701

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Metrowest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,711.00
Average amount Medicare paid Metrowest Medical Center for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $14,936.00
Difference between what Metrowest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,775.00
Hospital's Markup: 272%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 339 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%