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

Diagnosis code: 552

800 Washington Street
Boston, MA 2111

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 63
Average amount Tufts Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,296.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tufts Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $8,673.00
Difference between what Tufts Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,623.00
Hospital's Markup: 176%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 541 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%