University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

1350 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901

Region: : GA - Augusta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,806.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,262.00
Difference between what University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,544.00
Hospital's Markup: 300%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 218 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%