539 East Prudhomme StreetOpelousas, LA 70570
Region: : LA - Lafayette
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 29 |
| Average amount Opelousas General Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $85,723.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Opelousas General Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $27,128.00 |
| Difference between what Opelousas General Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $58,595.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 315% |
| 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 | 10% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 670 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 50% |