East Jefferson General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006

Region: : LA - Metairie




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount East Jefferson General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,895.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Jefferson General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,270.00
Difference between what East Jefferson General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $46,625.00
Hospital's Markup: 479%
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 8% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 548 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%