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

Diagnosis code: 491

1111 6th Ave
Des moines, IA 50314

Region: : IA - Des Moines




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Mercy Medical Center-des Moines charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,120.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-des Moines for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,239.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-des Moines charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,881.00
Hospital's Markup: 354%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 340 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%