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

Diagnosis code: 460

2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 178
Average amount Brookwood Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $78,996.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brookwood Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $18,734.00
Difference between what Brookwood Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $60,262.00
Hospital's Markup: 421%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 576 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%