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

Diagnosis code: 460

251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 98
Average amount Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $131,095.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $36,827.00
Difference between what Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $94,268.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
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 37% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1103 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%