Memorial Hermann Hospital 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

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 71
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,352.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,412.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,940.00
Hospital's Markup: 301%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 541 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%