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

Diagnosis code: 460

5301 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Region: : AZ - Tucson




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 101
Average amount Tucson Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $75,925.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tucson Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $26,100.00
Difference between what Tucson Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,825.00
Hospital's Markup: 290%
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 21% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 539 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 60%