Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Akron, OH
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Akron
Charges here run from $29,784 to $39,069 — a difference of $9,285 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Ohio hospital charges $27,090.
Hospitals in Akron, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH |
$29,784 10% above the state average | $8,030 | 55 |
|
D
Summa Health System
Akron, OH |
$39,069 44% above the state average | $8,914 | 32 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.