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

Diagnosis code: 473

251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,656.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $20,437.00
Difference between what Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $54,219.00
Hospital's Markup: 365%
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 37% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 702 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%