East Jefferson General Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006

Region: : LA - Metairie




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 35
Average amount East Jefferson General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,414.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Jefferson General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,969.00
Difference between what East Jefferson General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,445.00
Hospital's Markup: 370%
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 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 822 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%