Laredo Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1700 East Saunders
Laredo, TX 78044

Region: : TX - San Antonio




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Laredo Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $263,678.00
Average amount Medicare paid Laredo Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $29,210.00
Difference between what Laredo Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $234,468.00
Hospital's Markup: 902%
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 176% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1322 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%