301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555
Region: : TX - Houston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 14 |
| Average amount University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $65,599.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $48,348.00 |
| Difference between what University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $17,251.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 135% |
| 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 | 31% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 390 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 71% |