Sanford Medical Center Fargo's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

801 Broadway North
Fargo, ND 58122

Region: : ND - Fargo/Moorhead MN




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 32
Average amount Sanford Medical Center Fargo charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,992.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sanford Medical Center Fargo for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $25,526.00
Difference between what Sanford Medical Center Fargo charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,466.00
Hospital's Markup: 254%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 375 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 72%