Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 75
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,883.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,365.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $46,518.00
Hospital's Markup: 353%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 19% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 623 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 26%