Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1000 Fourth Street Sw
Mason city, IA 50401

Region: : IA - Mason City




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 86
Average amount Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,705.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,974.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,731.00
Hospital's Markup: 246%
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 52% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 99 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 90%