Vail Valley Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

181 W Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81657

Region: : CO - Denver




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Vail Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $98,352.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vail Valley Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $54,261.00
Difference between what Vail Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $44,091.00
Hospital's Markup: 181%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 817 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 39%