George Washington Univ Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount George Washington Univ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $98,567.00
Average amount Medicare paid George Washington Univ Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $20,259.00
Difference between what George Washington Univ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $78,308.00
Hospital's Markup: 486%
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 81% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 800 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 5%