Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 258
Average amount Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $144,321.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $28,474.00
Difference between what Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $115,847.00
Hospital's Markup: 506%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1159 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%