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

Diagnosis code: 552

7501 Fannin
Houston, TX 77054

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 51
Average amount University General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,489.00
Average amount Medicare paid University General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,812.00
Difference between what University General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,677.00
Hospital's Markup: 610%
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 59% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1571 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%