Palmetto Health Baptist's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

Taylor At Marion
Columbia, SC 29220

Region: : SC - Columbia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 92
Average amount Palmetto Health Baptist charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $115,582.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Baptist for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $38,366.00
Difference between what Palmetto Health Baptist charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $77,216.00
Hospital's Markup: 301%
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 21% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1001 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%