Erie County Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

Region: : NY - Buffalo




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Erie County Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,339.00
Average amount Medicare paid Erie County Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $32,664.00
Difference between what Erie County Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,675.00
Hospital's Markup: 151%
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 48% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 149 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%