East Texas Medical Center Athens's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

2000 South Palestine
Athens, TX 75751

Region: : TX - Dallas




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount East Texas Medical Center Athens charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,482.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Texas Medical Center Athens for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,803.00
Difference between what East Texas Medical Center Athens charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,679.00
Hospital's Markup: 572%
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 23% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1357 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%