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

Diagnosis code: 552

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 2114

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 107
Average amount Massachusetts General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,523.00
Average amount Medicare paid Massachusetts General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $8,129.00
Difference between what Massachusetts General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,394.00
Hospital's Markup: 387%
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 41% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1478 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%