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

Diagnosis code: 473

3950 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,122.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Cobb Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,387.00
Difference between what Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,735.00
Hospital's Markup: 283%
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 4% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 459 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%