Gaston 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

2525 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 28052

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 12
Average amount Gaston Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,174.00
Average amount Medicare paid Gaston Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,428.00
Difference between what Gaston Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,746.00
Hospital's Markup: 407%
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 15% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 476 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 51%