Lancaster 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

555 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17604

Region: : PA - Lancaster




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 113
Average amount Lancaster General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,429.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lancaster General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,044.00
Difference between what Lancaster General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,385.00
Hospital's Markup: 288%
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 43% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 160 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%