1111 6th AveDes 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% |