Newton-wellesley Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 2462

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 59
Average amount Newton-wellesley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,209.00
Average amount Medicare paid Newton-wellesley Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,389.00
Difference between what Newton-wellesley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,820.00
Hospital's Markup: 319%
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 715 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 60%