Methodist 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

7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San antonio, TX 78229

Region: : TX - San Antonio




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 88
Average amount Methodist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,930.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,812.00
Difference between what Methodist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,118.00
Hospital's Markup: 498%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 662 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%