Norton Hospitals, Inc's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

200 East Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Region: : KY - Louisville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 284
Average amount Norton Hospitals, Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $114,300.00
Average amount Medicare paid Norton Hospitals, Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,227.00
Difference between what Norton Hospitals, Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $87,073.00
Hospital's Markup: 419%
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 20% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 981 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 26%