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

Diagnosis code: 460

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 2462

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 85
Average amount Newton-wellesley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,513.00
Average amount Medicare paid Newton-wellesley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $26,665.00
Difference between what Newton-wellesley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,848.00
Hospital's Markup: 279%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 521 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%