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

Diagnosis code: 460

3333 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-salem, NC 27103

Region: : NC - Winston-Salem




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 83
Average amount Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,497.00
Average amount Medicare paid Forsyth Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $25,073.00
Difference between what Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,424.00
Hospital's Markup: 185%
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 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 118 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%