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

Diagnosis code: 552

4070 Highway 17 By-pass
Murrells inlet, SC 29576

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Waccamaw Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $16,719.00
Average amount Medicare paid Waccamaw Community Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,162.00
Difference between what Waccamaw Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,557.00
Hospital's Markup: 401%
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 25% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 667 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 63%