Upmc Passavant's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

9100 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount Upmc Passavant charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,371.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Passavant for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,416.00
Difference between what Upmc Passavant charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,955.00
Hospital's Markup: 353%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 286 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%