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

Diagnosis code: 552

250 South 21st Street
Easton, PA 18042

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 40
Average amount Easton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,703.00
Average amount Medicare paid Easton Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,524.00
Difference between what Easton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,179.00
Hospital's Markup: 592%
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 46% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1505 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%