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

Diagnosis code: 460

1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 46
Average amount Northside Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $110,008.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $24,649.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $85,359.00
Hospital's Markup: 446%
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 15% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 938 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%