North Fulton Regional Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount North Fulton Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $66,209.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Fulton Regional Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,880.00
Difference between what North Fulton Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,329.00
Hospital's Markup: 840%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 115% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 934 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%