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

Diagnosis code: 552

677 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 77
Average amount Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,985.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,715.00
Difference between what Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,270.00
Hospital's Markup: 529%
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 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1264 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%