Aurora St Lukes Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Region: : WI - Milwaukee




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 126
Average amount Aurora St Lukes Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $123,144.00
Average amount Medicare paid Aurora St Lukes Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,274.00
Difference between what Aurora St Lukes Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $88,870.00
Hospital's Markup: 359%
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 29% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1052 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%