Texas Orthopedic 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

7401 South Main Street
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 21
Average amount Texas Orthopedic Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,229.00
Average amount Medicare paid Texas Orthopedic Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,697.00
Difference between what Texas Orthopedic Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,532.00
Hospital's Markup: 495%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 536 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%