Grand Strand Reg Med 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

809 82nd Parkway Box 7500
Myrtle beach, SC 29577

Region: : SC - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Grand Strand Reg Med Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,771.00
Average amount Medicare paid Grand Strand Reg Med Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,633.00
Difference between what Grand Strand Reg Med Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,138.00
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 7% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 637 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%