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

Diagnosis code: 552

601 Colliers Way
Weirton, WV 26062

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Weirton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,325.00
Average amount Medicare paid Weirton Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $3,851.00
Difference between what Weirton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,474.00
Hospital's Markup: 268%
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 54% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 146 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 92%