The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302
Austin, TX 78746

Region: : TX - Austin




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,206.00
Average amount Medicare paid The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,417.00
Difference between what The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,789.00
Hospital's Markup: 247%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 164 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 81%