Allegheny General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 101
Average amount Allegheny General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,549.00
Average amount Medicare paid Allegheny General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,912.00
Difference between what Allegheny General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,637.00
Hospital's Markup: 268%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 207 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%