Augusta Health's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

78 Medical Center Drive
Fishersville, VA 22939

Region: : VA - Charlottesville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Augusta Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,847.00
Average amount Medicare paid Augusta Health for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,947.00
Difference between what Augusta Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,900.00
Hospital's Markup: 219%
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 52% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 191 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%