Vanderbilt University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 104
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $92,603.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $32,917.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,686.00
Hospital's Markup: 281%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 756 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%