Northwest Medical Center's 2011 costs for Signs & Symptoms Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 948

1530 U S Highway 43
Winfield, AL 35594

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Signs & Symptoms Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $11,440.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center for Signs & Symptoms Without Major Complications $3,570.00
Difference between what Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,870.00
Hospital's Markup: 320%
Average amount nationally charged for Signs & Symptoms Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,412.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,824.78
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 385 out of 1793 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%