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

Diagnosis code: 491

50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 St Vincent's East charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $12,029.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Vincent's East for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,405.00
Difference between what St Vincent's East charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,624.00
Hospital's Markup: 222%
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 61% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 46 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 95%