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

Diagnosis code: 460

619 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 62
Average amount University Of Alabama Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $85,098.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Alabama Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,769.00
Difference between what University Of Alabama Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,329.00
Hospital's Markup: 306%
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 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 665 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%