Morton Plant 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

300 Pinellas St
Clearwater, FL 33756

Region: : FL - Clearwater




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Morton Plant Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,429.00
Average amount Medicare paid Morton Plant Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,624.00
Difference between what Morton Plant Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $32,805.00
Hospital's Markup: 683%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 755 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%