Boulder Community 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

1100 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304

Region: : CO - Boulder




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Boulder Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,801.00
Average amount Medicare paid Boulder Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,717.00
Difference between what Boulder Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,084.00
Hospital's Markup: 626%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 704 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%