Charleston Area Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

501 Morris Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Region: : WV - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Charleston Area Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,779.00
Average amount Medicare paid Charleston Area Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,482.00
Difference between what Charleston Area Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,297.00
Hospital's Markup: 233%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 261 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%