Sutter General Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

2801 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Region: : CA - Sacramento




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount Sutter General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,741.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sutter General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,153.00
Difference between what Sutter General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,588.00
Hospital's Markup: 443%
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 42% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1484 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%