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

Diagnosis code: 460

2345 Dougherty Ferry Road
Saint louis, MO 63122

Region: : MO - St. Louis




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 128
Average amount Des Peres Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $98,712.00
Average amount Medicare paid Des Peres Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $23,633.00
Difference between what Des Peres Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $75,079.00
Hospital's Markup: 417%
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 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 820 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%