3421 West Ninth StreetWaterloo, IA 50702
Region: : IA - Waterloo
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 49 |
| Average amount Covenant Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $65,658.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Covenant Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $23,007.00 |
| Difference between what Covenant Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $42,651.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 285% |
| 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 | 31% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 391 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 71% |