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

Diagnosis code: 491

726 Exchange Street, Suite 522
Buffalo, NY 14210

Region: : NY - Buffalo




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Kaleida Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,992.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kaleida Health for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,829.00
Difference between what Kaleida Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,163.00
Hospital's Markup: 370%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 552 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%