Essentia Health-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

3000 32nd Ave South
Fargo, ND 58104

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 19
Average amount Essentia Health-fargo charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,068.00
Average amount Medicare paid Essentia Health-fargo for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,992.00
Difference between what Essentia Health-fargo charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,076.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
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 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 225 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 77%