South Nassau Communities Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

One Healthy Way
Oceanside, NY 11572

Region: : NY - East Long Island




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount South Nassau Communities Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $93,423.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Nassau Communities Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $28,567.00
Difference between what South Nassau Communities Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $64,856.00
Hospital's Markup: 327%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 2% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 766 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 42%