West Virginia University Hospitals's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

Region: : WV - Morgantown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 58
Average amount West Virginia University Hospitals charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,362.00
Average amount Medicare paid West Virginia University Hospitals for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,664.00
Difference between what West Virginia University Hospitals charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,698.00
Hospital's Markup: 215%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 473 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%