St Vincent's East's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount St Vincent's East charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $23,604.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Vincent's East for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,312.00
Difference between what St Vincent's East charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,292.00
Hospital's Markup: 208%
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 57% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 35 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%