1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405
Region: : WA - Tacoma
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications |
| Total 2011 Cases | 46 |
| Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $28,399.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications | $7,456.00 |
| Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $20,943.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 380% |
| 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 | 27% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1389 out of 1801 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 23% |