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

Diagnosis code: 460

2801 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508

Region: : AK - Anchorage




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 41
Average amount Alaska Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $152,780.00
Average amount Medicare paid Alaska Regional Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $40,029.00
Difference between what Alaska Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $112,751.00
Hospital's Markup: 381%
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 60% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1187 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%