Aiken Regional 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

302 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801

Region: : GA - Augusta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Aiken Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,602.00
Average amount Medicare paid Aiken Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,979.00
Difference between what Aiken Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,623.00
Hospital's Markup: 581%
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 32% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 789 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%