Northside Hospital Cherokee's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

201 Hospital Road
Canton, GA 30114

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Northside Hospital Cherokee charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $23,388.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital Cherokee for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $4,812.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital Cherokee charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,576.00
Hospital's Markup: 486%
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 23% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2158 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%