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

Diagnosis code: 552

1153 Centre Street
Boston, MA 2130

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Faulkner Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $16,097.00
Average amount Medicare paid Faulkner Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,184.00
Difference between what Faulkner Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,913.00
Hospital's Markup: 260%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 620 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%