St Lukes Episcopal Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

6720 Bertner
Houston, TX 77030

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 33
Average amount St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,883.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Episcopal Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,437.00
Difference between what St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,446.00
Hospital's Markup: 479%
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 38% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1461 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%