Lsu Health Sciences Center - Shreveport's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1541 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71130

Region: : LA - Shreveport




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Lsu Health Sciences Center - Shreveport charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,315.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lsu Health Sciences Center - Shreveport for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,624.00
Difference between what Lsu Health Sciences Center - Shreveport charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,691.00
Hospital's Markup: 165%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 89 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%