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

Diagnosis code: 552

43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 89
Average amount Albany Medical Center Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,003.00
Average amount Medicare paid Albany Medical Center Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,629.00
Difference between what Albany Medical Center Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,374.00
Hospital's Markup: 377%
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 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1266 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%