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

Diagnosis code: 460

3635 Vista Ave
Saint louis, MO 63110

Region: : MO - St. Louis




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount St Louis University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $174,720.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Louis University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,997.00
Difference between what St Louis University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $139,723.00
Hospital's Markup: 499%
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 83% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1243 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%