Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

701 10th Street Se
Cedar rapids, IA 52403

Region: : IA - Cedar Rapids




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,288.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,177.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,111.00
Hospital's Markup: 333%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 153 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%