South Texas Health System's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1102 W Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539

Region: : TX - McAllen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount South Texas Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $109,742.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Texas Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,522.00
Difference between what South Texas Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $101,220.00
Hospital's Markup: 1287%
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 257% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 970 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%