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

Diagnosis code: 473

809 University Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 58
Average amount D C H Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,013.00
Average amount Medicare paid D C H Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,209.00
Difference between what D C H Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,804.00
Hospital's Markup: 262%
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 41% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 141 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 83%