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

Diagnosis code: 473

3333 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-salem, NC 27103

Region: : NC - Winston-Salem




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 58
Average amount Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,394.00
Average amount Medicare paid Forsyth Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,684.00
Difference between what Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,710.00
Hospital's Markup: 286%
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 33% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 212 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 75%