Carolinas Med Center-mercy's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

2001 Vail Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,331.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Med Center-mercy for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,800.00
Difference between what Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,531.00
Hospital's Markup: 381%
Average amount nationally charged for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $22,387.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,725.80
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 813 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%