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

Diagnosis code: 552

2215 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Region: : CA - Bakersfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,847.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,287.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,560.00
Hospital's Markup: 602%
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 42% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1487 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%