Sentara Norfolk General 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

600 Gresham Dr
Norfolk, VA 23507

Region: : VA - Norfolk




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 45
Average amount Sentara Norfolk General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,271.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,763.00
Difference between what Sentara Norfolk General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,508.00
Hospital's Markup: 314%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 302 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%