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

Diagnosis code: 473

1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Northside Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,787.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $13,341.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,446.00
Hospital's Markup: 530%
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 30% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 672 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%