Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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

100o East Mountain Boulevard
Wilkes barre, PA 18711

Region: : PA - Wilkes-Barre




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $67,169.00
Average amount Medicare paid Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,223.00
Difference between what Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,946.00
Hospital's Markup: 816%
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 118% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 938 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%