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

Diagnosis code: 552

5555 West Las Positas Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Region: : CA - Alameda County




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Valleycare Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,096.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valleycare Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,837.00
Difference between what Valleycare Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,259.00
Hospital's Markup: 718%
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 119% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1731 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%