1001 Towson AvenueFort smith, AR 72901
Region: : AR - Fort Smith
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 33 |
| Average amount Sparks Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $113,371.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Sparks Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $26,490.00 |
| Difference between what Sparks Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $86,881.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 427% |
| 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 | 19% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 972 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 27% |