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

Diagnosis code: 552

204 North 4th Avenue East
Newton, IA 50208

Region: : IA - Des Moines




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Skiff Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,555.00
Average amount Medicare paid Skiff Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,267.00
Difference between what Skiff Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,288.00
Hospital's Markup: 200%
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 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 164 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%