Western Baptist 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

2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Region: : KY - Paducah




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $23,466.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,239.00
Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,227.00
Hospital's Markup: 447%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 385 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%