Brookwood 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

2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

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 27
Average amount Brookwood Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,473.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brookwood Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,075.00
Difference between what Brookwood Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,398.00
Hospital's Markup: 1093%
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 905 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%