Alegent Health Mercy Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

800 Mercy Drive
Council bluffs, IA 51503

Region: : NE - Omaha




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Alegent Health Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $20,660.00
Average amount Medicare paid Alegent Health Mercy Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,292.00
Difference between what Alegent Health Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,368.00
Hospital's Markup: 390%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 997 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%