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

Diagnosis code: 460

4750 North Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78526

Region: : TX - Harlingen




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Brownsville Surgical Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $101,756.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brownsville Surgical Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $25,303.00
Difference between what Brownsville Surgical Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $76,453.00
Hospital's Markup: 402%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 855 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%