Wakemed, Raleigh Campus's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

3000 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610

Region: : NC - Raleigh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Wakemed, Raleigh Campus charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,898.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wakemed, Raleigh Campus for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,491.00
Difference between what Wakemed, Raleigh Campus charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,407.00
Hospital's Markup: 292%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 330 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%