Brigham And Women's 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

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

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 38
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,763.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,197.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,566.00
Hospital's Markup: 530%
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 59% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 865 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%