St Lukes Episcopal 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

6720 Bertner
Houston, TX 77030

Region: : TX - Houston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 37
Average amount St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,295.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Episcopal Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $10,195.00
Difference between what St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,100.00
Hospital's Markup: 316%
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 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 626 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%