Laredo Medical Center's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1700 East Saunders
Laredo, TX 78044

Region: : TX - San Antonio




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Laredo Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,922.00
Average amount Medicare paid Laredo Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,278.00
Difference between what Laredo Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,644.00
Hospital's Markup: 476%
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 34% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1438 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%