Opelousas General Health System's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

539 East Prudhomme Street
Opelousas, LA 70570

Region: : LA - Lafayette




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Opelousas General Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $13,336.00
Average amount Medicare paid Opelousas General Health System for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,146.00
Difference between what Opelousas General Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,190.00
Hospital's Markup: 259%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 403 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%