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

Diagnosis code: 473

200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 95
Average amount Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $94,856.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,492.00
Difference between what Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $79,364.00
Hospital's Markup: 612%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 74% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 786 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%