North Shore Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

81 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 1970

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 49
Average amount North Shore Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,266.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Shore Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,191.00
Difference between what North Shore Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,075.00
Hospital's Markup: 379%
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 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 507 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%