Mercy Hospital St Louis's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

615 New Ballas Road
Saint louis, MO 63141

Region: : MO - St. Louis




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Mercy Hospital St Louis charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $20,213.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital St Louis for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,006.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital St Louis charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,207.00
Hospital's Markup: 336%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 273 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 72%