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

Diagnosis code: 460

2701 N Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Dekalb Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,890.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dekalb Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $25,901.00
Difference between what Dekalb Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,989.00
Hospital's Markup: 269%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 457 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%