South Texas Health System's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1102 W Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 32
Average amount South Texas Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,311.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Texas Health System for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,639.00
Difference between what South Texas Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,672.00
Hospital's Markup: 667%
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 98% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1691 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%