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

Diagnosis code: 460

4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006

Region: : LA - Metairie




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 54
Average amount East Jefferson General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $115,498.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Jefferson General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $24,055.00
Difference between what East Jefferson General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $91,443.00
Hospital's Markup: 480%
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 21% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 997 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%