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

Diagnosis code: 473

2830 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77702

Region: : TX - Beaumont




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 42
Average amount Christus Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $73,707.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christus Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $16,198.00
Difference between what Christus Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,509.00
Hospital's Markup: 455%
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 35% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 694 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%