5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications |
| Total 2011 Cases | 37 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $34,021.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications | $7,481.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $26,540.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 454% |
| 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 | 52% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1544 out of 1801 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 14% |