Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

1325 S Cliff Ave Po Box 5045
Sioux falls, SD 57117

Region: : SD - Sioux Falls




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,081.00
Average amount Medicare paid Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,602.00
Difference between what Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $46,479.00
Hospital's Markup: 441%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 563 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%