Sparks Regional 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

1001 Towson Avenue
Fort smith, AR 72901

Region: : AR - Fort Smith




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Sparks Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,652.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sparks Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,757.00
Difference between what Sparks Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,895.00
Hospital's Markup: 445%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 455 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%