Watauga Medical Center's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

336 Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607

Region: : TN - Johnson City




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Watauga Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $9,253.00
Average amount Medicare paid Watauga Medical Center for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $6,216.00
Difference between what Watauga Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,037.00
Hospital's Markup: 148%
Average amount nationally charged for Cellulitis Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,968.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,798.95
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 308 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%