Saint Joseph Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204

Region: : MD - Baltimore




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 93
Average amount Saint Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,733.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $32,774.00
Difference between what Saint Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $1,959.00
Hospital's Markup: 105%
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 64% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 36 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 97%