Sentara Norfolk General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

600 Gresham Dr
Norfolk, VA 23507

Region: : VA - Norfolk




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 53
Average amount Sentara Norfolk General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $77,626.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,671.00
Difference between what Sentara Norfolk General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,955.00
Hospital's Markup: 280%
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 19% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 559 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 58%