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

Diagnosis code: 552

206 East Brown Street
East stroudsbur, PA 18301

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 57
Average amount Pocono Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,518.00
Average amount Medicare paid Pocono Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,073.00
Difference between what Pocono Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,445.00
Hospital's Markup: 370%
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 1% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1132 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%