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

Diagnosis code: 460

Health Sciences Center Suny
Stony brook, NY 11794

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 33
Average amount University Hospital ( Stony Brook ) charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $78,824.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Hospital ( Stony Brook ) for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $40,257.00
Difference between what University Hospital ( Stony Brook ) charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,567.00
Hospital's Markup: 195%
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 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 573 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%