Milton S Hershey Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

Region: : PA - Harrisburg




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 50
Average amount Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $87,131.00
Average amount Medicare paid Milton S Hershey Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,625.00
Difference between what Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,506.00
Hospital's Markup: 251%
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 9% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 686 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%