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

Diagnosis code: 552

2701 N Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Dekalb Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,102.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dekalb Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,475.00
Difference between what Dekalb Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,627.00
Hospital's Markup: 275%
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 33% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 526 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%