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

Diagnosis code: 552

300 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 4240

Region: : ME - Portland




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Central Maine Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $12,440.00
Average amount Medicare paid Central Maine Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,272.00
Difference between what Central Maine Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,168.00
Hospital's Markup: 235%
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 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 315 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 83%