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

Diagnosis code: 552

1300 South Montgomery Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Helen Keller Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $13,573.00
Average amount Medicare paid Helen Keller Memorial Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,452.00
Difference between what Helen Keller Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,121.00
Hospital's Markup: 304%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 419 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 77%