Baptist Medical Center South's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

2105 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116

Region: : AL - Montgomery




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Baptist Medical Center South charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,496.00
Average amount Medicare paid Baptist Medical Center South for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,700.00
Difference between what Baptist Medical Center South charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,796.00
Hospital's Markup: 365%
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 20% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 415 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%