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

Diagnosis code: 491

4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380
Nashville, TN 37205

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount St Thomas Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,109.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Thomas Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,372.00
Difference between what St Thomas Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,737.00
Hospital's Markup: 411%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 339 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%