Upmc Passavant's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

9100 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 59
Average amount Upmc Passavant charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,530.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Passavant for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,186.00
Difference between what Upmc Passavant charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,344.00
Hospital's Markup: 492%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 452 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%