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

Diagnosis code: 552

6200 North La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741

Region: : AZ - Tucson




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,510.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,673.00
Difference between what Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,837.00
Hospital's Markup: 545%
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 14% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1290 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%