Saint Joseph Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

One Saint Joseph Drive
Lexington, KY 40504

Region: : KY - Lexington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 69
Average amount Saint Joseph Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $63,371.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Joseph Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $20,902.00
Difference between what Saint Joseph Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,469.00
Hospital's Markup: 303%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 346 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%