Specialists Hospital Shreveport's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1500 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101

Region: : LA - Shreveport




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Specialists Hospital Shreveport charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,144.00
Average amount Medicare paid Specialists Hospital Shreveport for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,054.00
Difference between what Specialists Hospital Shreveport charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,090.00
Hospital's Markup: 695%
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 14% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 686 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%