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

Diagnosis code: 473

701 Princeton Avenue Southwest
Birmingham, AL 35211

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Baptist Medical Center-princeton charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,679.00
Average amount Medicare paid Baptist Medical Center-princeton for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,081.00
Difference between what Baptist Medical Center-princeton charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,598.00
Hospital's Markup: 585%
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 30% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 669 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%