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

Diagnosis code: 460

100 Medical Plaza
Lake saint loui, MO 63367

Region: : MO - St. Louis




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Ssm St Joseph Hospital West charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,218.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ssm St Joseph Hospital West for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $21,295.00
Difference between what Ssm St Joseph Hospital West charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,923.00
Hospital's Markup: 259%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 218 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%