Wellstar Cobb Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

3950 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $87,317.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Cobb Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,193.00
Difference between what Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $53,124.00
Hospital's Markup: 255%
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 9% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 688 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%