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

Diagnosis code: 460

701 Princeton Avenue Southwest
Birmingham, AL 35211

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Baptist Medical Center-princeton charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $111,409.00
Average amount Medicare paid Baptist Medical Center-princeton for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $21,351.00
Difference between what Baptist Medical Center-princeton charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $90,058.00
Hospital's Markup: 521%
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 17% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 956 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%