Saint Vincent Health Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

232 West 25th Street
Erie, PA 16544

Region: : PA - Erie




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Saint Vincent Health Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $73,478.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Vincent Health Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,204.00
Difference between what Saint Vincent Health Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $60,274.00
Hospital's Markup: 556%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 35% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 692 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%