Athens Regional Medical Center's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1199 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 45
Average amount Athens Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,092.00
Average amount Medicare paid Athens Regional Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,143.00
Difference between what Athens Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,949.00
Hospital's Markup: 351%
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 19% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 797 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%