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

Diagnosis code: 491

55 Fogg Road
South weymouth, MA 2190

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 14
Average amount South Shore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $15,248.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Shore Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,371.00
Difference between what South Shore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,877.00
Hospital's Markup: 206%
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 50% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 111 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%