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

Diagnosis code: 491

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 1655

Region: : MA - Worcester




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 50
Average amount Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,633.00
Average amount Medicare paid Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,760.00
Difference between what Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,873.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 361 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 63%