Porter Valparaiso Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

814 Laporte Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Region: : IN - Gary




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Porter Valparaiso Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $170,995.00
Average amount Medicare paid Porter Valparaiso Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $29,230.00
Difference between what Porter Valparaiso Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $141,765.00
Hospital's Markup: 584%
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 79% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1231 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%