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

Diagnosis code: 473

600 Gresham Dr
Norfolk, VA 23507

Region: : VA - Norfolk




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 42
Average amount Sentara Norfolk General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,653.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,473.00
Difference between what Sentara Norfolk General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,180.00
Hospital's Markup: 290%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 2% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 484 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%