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

Diagnosis code: 460

1950 Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501

Region: : CO - Boulder




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Longmont United Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $128,856.00
Average amount Medicare paid Longmont United Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $28,610.00
Difference between what Longmont United Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $100,246.00
Hospital's Markup: 450%
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 35% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1086 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%