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

Diagnosis code: 473

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 40
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,833.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,662.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,171.00
Hospital's Markup: 278%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 25% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 294 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%