South Fulton Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1170 Cleveland Avenue
East point, GA 30344

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount South Fulton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $241,250.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Fulton Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $34,067.00
Difference between what South Fulton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $207,183.00
Hospital's Markup: 708%
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 152% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1314 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%