Sanford Medical Center Fargo's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

801 Broadway North
Fargo, ND 58122

Region: : ND - Fargo/Moorhead MN




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 80
Average amount Sanford Medical Center Fargo charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,243.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sanford Medical Center Fargo for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,591.00
Difference between what Sanford Medical Center Fargo charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,652.00
Hospital's Markup: 200%
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 50% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 110 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%