Regions 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

640 Jackson Street
Saint paul, MN 55101

Region: : MN - St. Paul




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 34
Average amount Regions Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,189.00
Average amount Medicare paid Regions Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,265.00
Difference between what Regions Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,924.00
Hospital's Markup: 328%
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 12% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 505 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%