Cullman Regional Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1912 Alabama Highway 157
Cullman, AL 35058

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount Cullman Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,582.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cullman Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,465.00
Difference between what Cullman Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,117.00
Hospital's Markup: 358%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 252 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%