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APR-DRG 179-2

DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANTS

Reported by 19 hospitals in the network under the case rate methodology.

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All methodologiesAggregated across all available billing methodologies for this code.Case rateCMS definition: a flat rate for a package of items and services triggered by a diagnosis, treatment, or condition for a designated length of time.Fee scheduleCMS definition: the payer-specific negotiated charge is based on a fee schedule — for example, a Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, or workers’ compensation fee schedule.Per diemCMS definition: the per day charge for providing hospital items and services.Percent of billed chargesCMS definition: the payer-specific negotiated charge is based on a percentage of the total billed charges for an item or service, which may vary depending on certain pre-determined criteria being met.OtherCMS definition: used when the standard charge methodology can’t be described by case rate, fee schedule, per diem, or percent of total billed charges.

Reflects a negotiated flat case rate paid per episode of care, rather than itemized charges.

National pricing summary

Low

$9.6k

Average

$26.3k

Median

$26.6k

High

$46.5k

Hospitals reporting this code

#HospitalLocation
1Natchez Hospital Company LLCNatchez, MS$26.2k$26.5k$26.6k$28.3k$654
2Wesley Health System LLCHattiesburg, MS$26.2k$26.2k$26.6k$28.3k$680
3Jackson HMA LLCMS 39204, MS$26.2k$26.5k$26.6k$28.3k$631
4Vicksburg Healthcare LLCVicksburg, MS$26.2k$26.2k$26.6k$28.3k$680
5Brandon HMA LLCBrandon, MS$26.2k$26.5k$26.6k$28.3k$654
6River Oaks Hospital LLCFlowood, MS$26.2k$26.5k$28.3k$41.9k$4.8k
7Mat-Su Valley Medical Center LLCAK 99645, AK$46.5k$46.5k$46.5k$46.5k—
8McAllen Hospitals, LPMcAllen, TX—$20.8k$20.9k—$175
9McAllen Hospitals, LPMcAllen, TX—$20.8k$20.9k—$175
10McAllen Hospitals, LPEdinburg, TX—$20.8k$20.9k—$175
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