Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506
Region: : WV - Morgantown
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 49 |
| Average amount West Virginia University Hospitals charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $100,155.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid West Virginia University Hospitals for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $32,666.00 |
| Difference between what West Virginia University Hospitals charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $67,489.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 306% |
| 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 | 5% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 836 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 37% |