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

Diagnosis code: 473

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $71,317.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,520.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,797.00
Hospital's Markup: 385%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 674 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%