1111 6th AveDes moines, IA 50314
Region: : IA - Des Moines
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 40 |
| Average amount Mercy Medical Center-des Moines charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $72,684.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-des Moines for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $25,004.00 |
| Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-des Moines charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $47,680.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 290% |
| 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 | 24% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 498 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 63% |