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

Diagnosis code: 460

524 Dr Michael Debakey Street
Lake charles, LA 70601

Region: : LA - Lake Charles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 32
Average amount Christus St Patrick Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $111,664.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christus St Patrick Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $23,367.00
Difference between what Christus St Patrick Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $88,297.00
Hospital's Markup: 477%
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 17% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 959 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%