Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 115
Average amount Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,993.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,983.00
Difference between what Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,010.00
Hospital's Markup: 488%
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 27% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 761 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%