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

Diagnosis code: 473

1199 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 38
Average amount Athens Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,124.00
Average amount Medicare paid Athens Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,308.00
Difference between what Athens Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $54,816.00
Hospital's Markup: 511%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 651 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%