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

Diagnosis code: 552

1968 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30309

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Piedmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $20,176.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,230.00
Difference between what Piedmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,946.00
Hospital's Markup: 385%
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 10% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 964 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%