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

Diagnosis code: 552

3801 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Region: : MO - Springfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 61
Average amount Cox Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,967.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cox Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,108.00
Difference between what Cox Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,859.00
Hospital's Markup: 312%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 606 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%