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

Diagnosis code: 460

615 New Ballas Road
Saint louis, MO 63141

Region: : MO - St. Louis




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 136
Average amount Mercy Hospital St Louis charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,474.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital St Louis for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $23,283.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital St Louis charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,191.00
Hospital's Markup: 276%
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 33% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 362 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%