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

Diagnosis code: 473

144 State Street
Portland, ME 4101

Region: : ME - Portland




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,062.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,623.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,439.00
Hospital's Markup: 214%
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 50% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 64 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 92%