Northport 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

2700 Hospital Drive
Northport, AL 35476

Region: : AL - Tuscaloosa




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Northport Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,541.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northport Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,393.00
Difference between what Northport Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,148.00
Hospital's Markup: 383%
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 20% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 418 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%