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

Diagnosis code: 473

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,529.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $19,088.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,441.00
Hospital's Markup: 364%
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 28% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 658 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%