5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 23 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $65,626.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $7,815.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $57,811.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 839% |
| 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 | 113% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 933 out of 975 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 4% |