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

Diagnosis code: 552

9080 Colima Rd
Whittier, CA 90605

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Whittier Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,857.00
Average amount Medicare paid Whittier Hospital Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,376.00
Difference between what Whittier Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,481.00
Hospital's Markup: 513%
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 69% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1618 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%