2501 North Patterson Street, Po Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31603
Region: : FL - Tallahassee
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 67 |
Average amount South Georgia Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $57,749.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid South Georgia Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $25,196.00 |
Difference between what South Georgia Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $32,553.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 229% |
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 | 40% lower |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 254 out of 1332 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 81% |