D C H Regional Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

809 University Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 49
Average amount D C H Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,344.00
Average amount Medicare paid D C H Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,997.00
Difference between what D C H Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,347.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 307 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%