4280 North Valdosta RoadValdosta, GA 31602
Region: : FL - Tallahassee
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 28 |
| Average amount Smith Northview Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $68,628.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Smith Northview Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $21,104.00 |
| Difference between what Smith Northview Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $47,524.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 325% |
| 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 | 28% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 442 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 67% |