Memorial Hermann Hospital System's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 37
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,775.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,741.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,034.00
Hospital's Markup: 396%
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 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1149 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%