Northwestern Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611

Region: : IL - Chicago




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 100
Average amount Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,546.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,567.00
Difference between what Northwestern Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,979.00
Hospital's Markup: 496%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 38% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 813 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%