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

Diagnosis code: 552

75 Nielson Street
Watsonville, CA 95076

Region: : CA - Santa Cruz




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Watsonville Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,344.00
Average amount Medicare paid Watsonville Community Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $8,960.00
Difference between what Watsonville Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,384.00
Hospital's Markup: 628%
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 152% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1770 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%