Cox Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

3801 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Region: : MO - Springfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 125
Average amount Cox Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,723.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cox Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,026.00
Difference between what Cox Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,697.00
Hospital's Markup: 327%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 323 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%