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

Diagnosis code: 491

4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

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 47
Average amount Rex Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,849.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rex Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,450.00
Difference between what Rex Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,399.00
Hospital's Markup: 290%
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 48% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 124 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 87%