Allegheny General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Allegheny General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,341.00
Average amount Medicare paid Allegheny General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,818.00
Difference between what Allegheny General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,523.00
Hospital's Markup: 291%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 284 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%