Covenant Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

3615 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79410

Region: : TX - Lubbock




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Covenant Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,571.00
Average amount Medicare paid Covenant Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,962.00
Difference between what Covenant Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,609.00
Hospital's Markup: 831%
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 61% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 869 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%