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

Diagnosis code: 473

2700 Hospital Drive
Northport, AL 35476

Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Northport Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,936.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northport Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,392.00
Difference between what Northport Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,544.00
Hospital's Markup: 268%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 204 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 76%