St Vincent's East's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount St Vincent's East charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,364.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Vincent's East for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,306.00
Difference between what St Vincent's East charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,058.00
Hospital's Markup: 403%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 729 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 60%