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

Diagnosis code: 460

Box 196604
Anchorage, AK 99519

Region: : AK - Anchorage




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 62
Average amount Providence Alaska Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $79,483.00
Average amount Medicare paid Providence Alaska Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,147.00
Difference between what Providence Alaska Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,336.00
Hospital's Markup: 232%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 582 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%