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

Diagnosis code: 552

5301 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Region: : AZ - Tucson




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 40
Average amount Tucson Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,944.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tucson Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,391.00
Difference between what Tucson Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,553.00
Hospital's Markup: 332%
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 20% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 784 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%