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

Diagnosis code: 491

2345 Dougherty Ferry Road
Saint louis, MO 63122

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 16
Average amount Des Peres Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,286.00
Average amount Medicare paid Des Peres Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,751.00
Difference between what Des Peres Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,535.00
Hospital's Markup: 613%
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 15% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 690 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%