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

Diagnosis code: 473

100 Medical Plaza
Lake saint loui, MO 63367

Region: : MO - St. Louis




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Ssm St Joseph Hospital West charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,351.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ssm St Joseph Hospital West for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,980.00
Difference between what Ssm St Joseph Hospital West charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,371.00
Hospital's Markup: 264%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 37% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 178 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%