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

Diagnosis code: 473

One Saint Joseph Drive
Lexington, KY 40504

Region: : KY - Lexington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Saint Joseph Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,737.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Joseph Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,130.00
Difference between what Saint Joseph Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,607.00
Hospital's Markup: 285%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 132 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%