Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1701 North George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205

Region: : VA - Arlington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 42
Average amount Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,683.00
Average amount Medicare paid Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,410.00
Difference between what Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,273.00
Hospital's Markup: 338%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 322 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%