Presbyterian/st Luke's 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

1719 E 19th Ave
Denver, CO 80218

Region: : CO - Denver




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 56
Average amount Presbyterian/st Luke's Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $47,589.00
Average amount Medicare paid Presbyterian/st Luke's Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,995.00
Difference between what Presbyterian/st Luke's Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,594.00
Hospital's Markup: 595%
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 55% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 853 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%