55 Fogg RoadSouth weymouth, MA 2190
Region: : MA - Boston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 11 |
| Average amount South Shore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $54,510.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid South Shore Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $25,249.00 |
| Difference between what South Shore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $29,261.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 215% |
| 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 | 43% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 211 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 84% |