5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 39 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $129,121.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $30,082.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $99,039.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 429% |
| 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 | 35% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1090 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 18% |