800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 2111
Region: : MA - Boston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 32 |
| Average amount Tufts Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $61,266.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Tufts Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $40,166.00 |
| Difference between what Tufts Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $21,100.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 152% |
| 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 | 36% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 313 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 77% |