Providence Alaska Medical 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

Box 196604
Anchorage, AK 99519

Region: : AK - Anchorage




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 55
Average amount Providence Alaska Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,435.00
Average amount Medicare paid Providence Alaska Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,635.00
Difference between what Providence Alaska Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,800.00
Hospital's Markup: 274%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 482 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 51%