CMS Provider Charge Comparison Data

Working your way through the large CMS Provider Charge Data file will take a bit of time and effort, but it’s certainly a gold-mine of comparitive costs.  Charges for the top 100 DRGs with and without major complications / comorbid conditions, is searchable across locations and organizations.  Downloadable as an Excel or comma delimited file. http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/Medicare-Provider-Charge-Data/index.html
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