Upmc Passavant's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

9100 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 44
Average amount Upmc Passavant charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $16,886.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Passavant for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,168.00
Difference between what Upmc Passavant charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,718.00
Hospital's Markup: 405%
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 25% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 689 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%