West Virginia University Hospitals's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

Region: : WV - Morgantown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount West Virginia University Hospitals charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,956.00
Average amount Medicare paid West Virginia University Hospitals for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,977.00
Difference between what West Virginia University Hospitals charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,979.00
Hospital's Markup: 325%
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 16% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 469 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 52%