Saints Medical Center Inc's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1 Hospital Drive
Lowell, MA 1852

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Saints Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $8,772.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saints Medical Center Inc for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,497.00
Difference between what Saints Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,275.00
Hospital's Markup: 159%
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 61% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 80 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%