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

Diagnosis code: 473

619 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount University Of Alabama Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,714.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Alabama Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,674.00
Difference between what University Of Alabama Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,040.00
Hospital's Markup: 359%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 465 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%