South Shore Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

55 Fogg Road
South weymouth, MA 2190

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 135
Average amount South Shore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $11,761.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Shore Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,074.00
Difference between what South Shore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,687.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 47% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 260 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%