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

Diagnosis code: 473

524 Dr Michael Debakey Street
Lake charles, LA 70601

Region: : LA - Lake Charles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Christus St Patrick Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $51,667.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christus St Patrick Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,827.00
Difference between what Christus St Patrick Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $36,840.00
Hospital's Markup: 348%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 457 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%