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

Diagnosis code: 552

400 S 43rd St
Renton, WA 98055

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,148.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,222.00
Difference between what Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,926.00
Hospital's Markup: 275%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 709 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%