South Texas Health System's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1102 W Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount South Texas Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $184,056.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Texas Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $30,898.00
Difference between what South Texas Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $153,158.00
Hospital's Markup: 595%
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 93% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1263 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 5%