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

Diagnosis code: 460

2700 Hospital Drive
Northport, AL 35476

Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Northport Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $66,945.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northport Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $24,712.00
Difference between what Northport Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,233.00
Hospital's Markup: 270%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 416 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%