Tufts Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

800 Washington Street
Boston, MA 2111

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 30
Average amount Tufts Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,337.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tufts Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $10,539.00
Difference between what Tufts Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,798.00
Hospital's Markup: 211%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 349 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%