University Medical Center At Brackenridge's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

601 E 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Region: : TX - Austin




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount University Medical Center At Brackenridge charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,942.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Medical Center At Brackenridge for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,947.00
Difference between what University Medical Center At Brackenridge charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $32,995.00
Hospital's Markup: 515%
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 33% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 791 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%