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

Diagnosis code: 460

43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 53
Average amount Albany Medical Center Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,803.00
Average amount Medicare paid Albany Medical Center Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $28,235.00
Difference between what Albany Medical Center Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,568.00
Hospital's Markup: 197%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 225 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 83%