Southwest General 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

7400 Barlite Blvd
San antonio, TX 78224

Region: : TX - San Antonio




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Southwest General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,840.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwest General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,159.00
Difference between what Southwest General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,681.00
Hospital's Markup: 463%
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 23% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 741 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 24%