302 University ParkwayAiken, SC 29801
Region: : GA - Augusta
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 29 | 
| Average amount Aiken Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $80,503.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Aiken Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $26,820.00 | 
| Difference between what Aiken Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $53,683.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 300% | 
| 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 | 16% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 598 out of 1332 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 55% |