St Luke's The Woodlands 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

17200 St Luke's Way
The woodlands, TX 77384

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 16
Average amount St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,441.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $10,369.00
Difference between what St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,072.00
Hospital's Markup: 283%
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 4% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 566 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 42%