Forsyth Memorial 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

3333 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-salem, NC 27103

Region: : NC - Winston-Salem




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 62
Average amount Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $20,439.00
Average amount Medicare paid Forsyth Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,721.00
Difference between what Forsyth Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,718.00
Hospital's Markup: 304%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 279 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%