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

Diagnosis code: 552

815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 42
Average amount Upmc St Margaret charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $16,934.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc St Margaret for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,742.00
Difference between what Upmc St Margaret charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,192.00
Hospital's Markup: 294%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 693 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%