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

Diagnosis code: 552

251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 134
Average amount Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,535.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,281.00
Difference between what Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,254.00
Hospital's Markup: 336%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1246 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%