Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 142
Average amount Thomas Jefferson University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $124,211.00
Average amount Medicare paid Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,540.00
Difference between what Thomas Jefferson University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $89,671.00
Hospital's Markup: 359%
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 30% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1059 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%