Palmetto General Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016

Region: : FL - Miami




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Palmetto General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,193.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,591.00
Difference between what Palmetto General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,602.00
Hospital's Markup: 700%
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 106% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1712 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 5%