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

Diagnosis code: 473

316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 29401

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 33
Average amount Roper Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,149.00
Average amount Medicare paid Roper Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,490.00
Difference between what Roper Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,659.00
Hospital's Markup: 349%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 279 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%