620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications |
| Total 2011 Cases | 40 |
| Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $18,528.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications | $4,859.00 |
| Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $13,669.00 |
| 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 | 17% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 832 out of 1801 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 54% |