Vanderbilt 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

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




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 Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,279.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,498.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,781.00
Hospital's Markup: 455%
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 41% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 820 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%