North Shore Medical Center's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

81 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 1970

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 59
Average amount North Shore Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,127.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Shore Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,877.00
Difference between what North Shore Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,250.00
Hospital's Markup: 427%
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 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1270 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%