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

Diagnosis code: 460

144 State Street
Portland, ME 4101

Region: : ME - Portland




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 47
Average amount Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,949.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $23,588.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,361.00
Hospital's Markup: 232%
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 43% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 213 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%