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

Diagnosis code: 460

1900 Kildare Farm Road
Cary, NC 27511

Region: : NC - Raleigh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Wakemed, Cary Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $105,293.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wakemed, Cary Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $23,987.00
Difference between what Wakemed, Cary Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $81,306.00
Hospital's Markup: 438%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 888 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%