Bronson Methodist 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

601 John Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Region: : MI - Kalamazoo




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Bronson Methodist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,404.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bronson Methodist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,405.00
Difference between what Bronson Methodist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,999.00
Hospital's Markup: 194%
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 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 91 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%