Saint Barnabas Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ 7039

Region: : NJ - Newark




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Saint Barnabas Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,049.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Barnabas Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,069.00
Difference between what Saint Barnabas Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,980.00
Hospital's Markup: 459%
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 20% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 725 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 26%