Blount Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804

Region: : TN - Knoxville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Blount Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,769.00
Average amount Medicare paid Blount Memorial Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,346.00
Difference between what Blount Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,423.00
Hospital's Markup: 523%
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 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1148 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%