Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin RdDurham, NC 27710
Region: : NC - Durham
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 104 |
| Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $105,859.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $34,170.00 |
| Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $71,689.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 309% |
| 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 | 11% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 899 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 33% |