Willis Knighton Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

2600 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103

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 67
Average amount Willis Knighton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,720.00
Average amount Medicare paid Willis Knighton Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,981.00
Difference between what Willis Knighton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,739.00
Hospital's Markup: 379%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 365 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 63%