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

Diagnosis code: 473

Taylor At Marion
Columbia, SC 29220

Region: : SC - Columbia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Palmetto Health Baptist charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,266.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Baptist for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,600.00
Difference between what Palmetto Health Baptist charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,666.00
Hospital's Markup: 476%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 36% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 699 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%