Wakemed, Raleigh Campus's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

3000 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610

Region: : NC - Raleigh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 130
Average amount Wakemed, Raleigh Campus charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $107,751.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wakemed, Raleigh Campus for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,115.00
Difference between what Wakemed, Raleigh Campus charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $80,636.00
Hospital's Markup: 397%
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 13% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 917 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%