Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

100 Hospital Drive
Bennington, VT 5201

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Southwestern Vermont Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,797.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,598.00
Difference between what Southwestern Vermont Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,199.00
Hospital's Markup: 169%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 124 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%