Cullman Regional Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1912 Alabama Highway 157
Cullman, AL 35058

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Cullman Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,674.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cullman Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $19,649.00
Difference between what Cullman Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,025.00
Hospital's Markup: 293%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 252 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 81%