Northwest Medical Center's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

1530 U S Highway 43
Winfield, AL 35594

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 34
Average amount Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,120.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $4,419.00
Difference between what Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,701.00
Hospital's Markup: 342%
Average amount nationally charged for Cellulitis Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,968.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,798.95
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 20% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1245 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%