500 E Market StreetIowa city, IA 52245
Region: : IA - Iowa City
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 44 |
| Average amount Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $69,120.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $23,256.00 |
| Difference between what Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $45,864.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 297% |
| 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 | 28% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 446 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 67% |