Washington Hospital 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

110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010

Region: : DC - Washington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 38
Average amount Washington Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,479.00
Average amount Medicare paid Washington Hospital Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,370.00
Difference between what Washington Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,109.00
Hospital's Markup: 388%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 632 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%