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

Diagnosis code: 460

1200 Memorial Drive
Dalton, GA 30720

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Hamilton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,054.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hamilton Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $24,506.00
Difference between what Hamilton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,548.00
Hospital's Markup: 171%
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 56% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 77 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 94%