Milton S Hershey Medical Center's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

Region: : PA - Harrisburg




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 47
Average amount Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,198.00
Average amount Medicare paid Milton S Hershey Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $8,644.00
Difference between what Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,554.00
Hospital's Markup: 291%
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 13% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1275 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%