3421 West Ninth StreetWaterloo, IA 50702
Region: : IA - Waterloo
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 21 |
| Average amount Covenant Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $39,703.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Covenant Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $12,467.00 |
| Difference between what Covenant Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $27,236.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 318% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $54,478.50 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $14,672.60 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 27% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 275 out of 846 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 67% |