420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
Region: : NC - Hickory
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 89 | 
| Average amount Frye Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $109,103.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Frye Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $21,639.00 | 
| Difference between what Frye Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $87,464.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 504% | 
| 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 | 14% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 930 out of 1332 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 30% |