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

Diagnosis code: 473

7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204

Region: : MD - Baltimore




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Saint Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,463.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $17,487.00
Difference between what Saint Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $976.00
Hospital's Markup: 105%
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 66% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 9 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 99%