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

Diagnosis code: 491

6565 Fannin
Houston, TX 77030

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 147
Average amount Methodist Hospital,the charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,247.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Hospital,the for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,777.00
Difference between what Methodist Hospital,the charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,470.00
Hospital's Markup: 387%
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 15% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 478 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 51%