Southern Surgical Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1700 W Lindberg Drive
Slidell, LA 70458

Region: : LA - Slidell




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Southern Surgical Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $110,419.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southern Surgical Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $22,705.00
Difference between what Southern Surgical Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $87,714.00
Hospital's Markup: 486%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 16% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 944 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%