St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

11705 Mercy Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31419

Region: : GA - Savannah




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 46
Average amount St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,731.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,890.00
Difference between what St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,841.00
Hospital's Markup: 504%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 571 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%