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

Diagnosis code: 491

725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 1201

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,014.00
Average amount Medicare paid Berkshire Medical Center Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,854.00
Difference between what Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,160.00
Hospital's Markup: 305%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 396 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 59%