Carolinas Hospital System's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550
Florence, SC 29505

Region: : SC - Florence




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 52
Average amount Carolinas Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,067.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Hospital System for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,776.00
Difference between what Carolinas Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,291.00
Hospital's Markup: 692%
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 48% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1521 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%