East Jefferson General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006

Region: : LA - Metairie




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 43
Average amount East Jefferson General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,086.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Jefferson General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,756.00
Difference between what East Jefferson General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,330.00
Hospital's Markup: 331%
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 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 227 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 77%