D C H Regional Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

809 University Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 44
Average amount D C H Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $66,339.00
Average amount Medicare paid D C H Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $22,615.00
Difference between what D C H Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,724.00
Hospital's Markup: 293%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 401 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%