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

Diagnosis code: 552

6 E Chestnut St
Augusta, ME 4330

Region: : ME - Portland




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Maine General Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,431.00
Average amount Medicare paid Maine General Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,691.00
Difference between what Maine General Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,740.00
Hospital's Markup: 271%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 554 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%