2501 North Patterson Street, Po Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31603
Region: : FL - Tallahassee
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 55 |
| Average amount South Georgia Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $32,447.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid South Georgia Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $12,528.00 |
| Difference between what South Georgia Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $19,919.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 258% |
| 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 | 40% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 147 out of 846 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 83% |