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

Diagnosis code: 460

6720 Bertner
Houston, TX 77030

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 47
Average amount St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $98,003.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Episcopal Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $28,071.00
Difference between what St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $69,932.00
Hospital's Markup: 349%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 811 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 39%