Brigham And Women's Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 73
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $82,027.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,596.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,431.00
Hospital's Markup: 237%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 628 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%