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

Diagnosis code: 552

269 South Candy Lane
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Region: : AZ - Phoenix




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Verde Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,258.00
Average amount Medicare paid Verde Valley Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $8,328.00
Difference between what Verde Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,930.00
Hospital's Markup: 339%
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 26% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1383 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%