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

Diagnosis code: 460

1201 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78705

Region: : TX - Austin




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 52
Average amount Seton Medical Center Austin charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $145,782.00
Average amount Medicare paid Seton Medical Center Austin for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $26,837.00
Difference between what Seton Medical Center Austin charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $118,945.00
Hospital's Markup: 543%
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 53% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1167 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%