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

Diagnosis code: 491

500 W 4th Street
Odessa, TX 79761

Region: : TX - Odessa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Medical Center Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,971.00
Average amount Medicare paid Medical Center Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,749.00
Difference between what Medical Center Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,222.00
Hospital's Markup: 266%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 186 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 81%