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

Diagnosis code: 491

4401 Wornall Road
Kansas city, MO 64111

Region: : MO - Kansas City




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,237.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,741.00
Difference between what St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,496.00
Hospital's Markup: 685%
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 50% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 842 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 14%