Massachusetts General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 2114

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Massachusetts General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $88,257.00
Average amount Medicare paid Massachusetts General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $20,049.00
Difference between what Massachusetts General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $68,208.00
Hospital's Markup: 440%
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 62% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 770 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%