2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207
Region: : NC - Charlotte
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 45 |
| Average amount Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $88,274.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Med Center-mercy for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $23,654.00 |
| Difference between what Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $64,620.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 373% |
| 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 | 8% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 702 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 47% |