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

Diagnosis code: 460

3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount North Carolina Specialty Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,374.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Carolina Specialty Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $21,516.00
Difference between what North Carolina Specialty Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,858.00
Hospital's Markup: 345%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 520 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%