Charleston Area Medical Center's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

501 Morris Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Region: : WV - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 59
Average amount Charleston Area Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,635.00
Average amount Medicare paid Charleston Area Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,535.00
Difference between what Charleston Area Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,100.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
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 21% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 753 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 58%