St Lukes Lakeside 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

17400 St Lukes Way
The woodlands, TX 77384

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount St Lukes Lakeside Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,513.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Lakeside Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,856.00
Difference between what St Lukes Lakeside Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,657.00
Hospital's Markup: 242%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 317 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%