St Vincent's Birmingham's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

810 St Vincent's Drive
Birmingham, AL 35205

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 132
Average amount St Vincent's Birmingham charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,234.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Vincent's Birmingham for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $19,046.00
Difference between what St Vincent's Birmingham charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,188.00
Hospital's Markup: 258%
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 48% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 148 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%