Upmc Mercy's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Upmc Mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,120.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Mercy for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,858.00
Difference between what Upmc Mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,262.00
Hospital's Markup: 268%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1034 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%