Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

401 15th Avenue Se
Puyallup, WA 98372

Region: : WA - Tacoma




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $23,478.00
Average amount Medicare paid Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,576.00
Difference between what Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,902.00
Hospital's Markup: 421%
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 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1180 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%