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

Diagnosis code: 460

Hospital Administration
Lexington, KY 40536

Region: : KY - Lexington




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 89
Average amount University Of Kentucky Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $63,837.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Kentucky Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $32,048.00
Difference between what University Of Kentucky Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,789.00
Hospital's Markup: 199%
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 33% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 353 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%