University Of Alabama Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

619 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 78
Average amount University Of Alabama Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,326.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Alabama Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,366.00
Difference between what University Of Alabama Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,960.00
Hospital's Markup: 384%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 539 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%