575 North River StreetWilkes-barre, PA 18764
Region: : PA - Wilkes-Barre
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 16 |
Average amount Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $36,952.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Wilkes-barre General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $5,675.00 |
Difference between what Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $31,277.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 651% |
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 | 20% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 722 out of 975 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 26% |