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

Diagnosis code: 552

271 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 1104

Region: : MA - Springfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 34
Average amount Mercy Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $12,964.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,824.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,140.00
Hospital's Markup: 222%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 371 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%