Trinity 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

800 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 38
Average amount Trinity Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,431.00
Average amount Medicare paid Trinity Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,555.00
Difference between what Trinity Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,876.00
Hospital's Markup: 997%
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 80% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 903 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%