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

Diagnosis code: 460

601 John Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Region: : MI - Kalamazoo




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 142
Average amount Bronson Methodist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,814.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bronson Methodist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $29,333.00
Difference between what Bronson Methodist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,481.00
Hospital's Markup: 214%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 341 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%