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

Diagnosis code: 552

336 Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607

Region: : TN - Johnson City




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Watauga Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,970.00
Average amount Medicare paid Watauga Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,071.00
Difference between what Watauga Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,899.00
Hospital's Markup: 180%
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 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 202 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%