Akron General 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

400 Wabash Avenue
Akron, OH 44307

Region: : OH - Akron




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Akron General Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,308.00
Average amount Medicare paid Akron General Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,561.00
Difference between what Akron General Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $7,747.00
Hospital's Markup: 218%
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 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 87 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%