Western Baptist Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Region: : KY - Paducah




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 68
Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $12,415.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $4,324.00
Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,091.00
Hospital's Markup: 287%
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 45% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 314 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 83%