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

Diagnosis code: 491

34th & Spruce Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 42
Average amount Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,509.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $10,273.00
Difference between what Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $44,236.00
Hospital's Markup: 530%
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 77% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 898 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%