620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 42 |
| Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $58,767.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $21,801.00 |
| Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $36,966.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 269% |
| 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 | 39% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 266 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 80% |