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

Diagnosis code: 460

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,034.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,943.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,091.00
Hospital's Markup: 250%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 460 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%