East Alabama Medical Center And Snf's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

2000 Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 42
Average amount East Alabama Medical Center And Snf charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,521.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Alabama Medical Center And Snf for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,864.00
Difference between what East Alabama Medical Center And Snf charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,657.00
Hospital's Markup: 189%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 59% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 28 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 97%