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

Diagnosis code: 552

320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 56
Average amount Allegheny General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,695.00
Average amount Medicare paid Allegheny General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,039.00
Difference between what Allegheny General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,656.00
Hospital's Markup: 407%
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 28% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1399 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%