Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 39
Average amount Thomas Jefferson University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,406.00
Average amount Medicare paid Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,528.00
Difference between what Thomas Jefferson University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $40,878.00
Hospital's Markup: 529%
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 64% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 876 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%