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

Diagnosis code: 460

800 Mercy Drive
Council bluffs, IA 51503

Region: : NE - Omaha




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Alegent Health Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $92,271.00
Average amount Medicare paid Alegent Health Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $25,113.00
Difference between what Alegent Health Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $67,158.00
Hospital's Markup: 367%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 752 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 44%