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

Diagnosis code: 552

1550 North 115th Street
Seattle, WA 98133

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Northwest Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $23,721.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,053.00
Difference between what Northwest Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,668.00
Hospital's Markup: 469%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1190 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%