Mercy 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

144 State Street
Portland, ME 4101

Region: : ME - Portland




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,055.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,046.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,009.00
Hospital's Markup: 166%
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 67% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 23 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 98%