St Joseph 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

1000 Carondelet Dr
Kansas city, MO 64114

Region: : MO - Kansas City




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,352.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,525.00
Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,827.00
Hospital's Markup: 386%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 308 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%