Catawba Valley 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

810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602

Region: : NC - Hickory




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Catawba Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,661.00
Average amount Medicare paid Catawba Valley Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,909.00
Difference between what Catawba Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,752.00
Hospital's Markup: 434%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 458 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%