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

Diagnosis code: 552

401 East Vaughn Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270

Region: : LA - Shreveport




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Northern Louisiana Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,019.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northern Louisiana Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,953.00
Difference between what Northern Louisiana Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,066.00
Hospital's Markup: 424%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1026 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%