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

Diagnosis code: 552

1350 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901

Region: : GA - Augusta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,639.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,987.00
Difference between what University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,652.00
Hospital's Markup: 393%
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 12% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 922 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 49%