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

Diagnosis code: 552

140 Lincoln Avenue
Haverhill, MA 1830

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Merrimack Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $8,241.00
Average amount Medicare paid Merrimack Valley Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,934.00
Difference between what Merrimack Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,307.00
Hospital's Markup: 167%
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 63% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 61 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 97%