Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Kidney & Urinary Tract Infections Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 690

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Kidney & Urinary Tract Infections Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 120
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,818.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Kidney & Urinary Tract Infections Without Major Complications $7,964.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,854.00
Hospital's Markup: 236%
Average amount nationally charged for Kidney & Urinary Tract Infections Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,280.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,353.78
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1964 out of 2989 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%