Palms West Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

13001 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Region: : FL - Fort Lauderdale




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Palms West Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,355.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palms West Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,922.00
Difference between what Palms West Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,433.00
Hospital's Markup: 816%
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 116% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1724 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%