Ochsner Foundation Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1516 Jefferson Hwy
New orleans, LA 70121

Region: : LA - New Orleans




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,195.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ochsner Foundation Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,495.00
Difference between what Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,700.00
Hospital's Markup: 312%
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 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 712 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 60%