Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1325 S Cliff Ave Po Box 5045
Sioux falls, SD 57117

Region: : SD - Sioux Falls




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,022.00
Average amount Medicare paid Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,454.00
Difference between what Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health C charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,568.00
Hospital's Markup: 349%
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 15% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 471 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 52%