Mercy Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

271 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 1104

Region: : MA - Springfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 37
Average amount Mercy Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $17,719.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,152.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,567.00
Hospital's Markup: 247%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 176 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 82%