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

Diagnosis code: 460

1199 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Athens Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $119,350.00
Average amount Medicare paid Athens Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $26,691.00
Difference between what Athens Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $92,659.00
Hospital's Markup: 447%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1022 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%