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

Diagnosis code: 552

101 E Valencia Mesa Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835

Region: : CA - Orange County




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount St Jude Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,824.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Jude Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,390.00
Difference between what St Jude Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,434.00
Hospital's Markup: 720%
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 73% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1633 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%