West Virginia University Hospitals's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

Region: : WV - Morgantown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 40
Average amount West Virginia University Hospitals charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $61,058.00
Average amount Medicare paid West Virginia University Hospitals for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,398.00
Difference between what West Virginia University Hospitals charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,660.00
Hospital's Markup: 331%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 572 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%