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

Diagnosis code: 473

43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Albany Medical Center Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,943.00
Average amount Medicare paid Albany Medical Center Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $16,245.00
Difference between what Albany Medical Center Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,698.00
Hospital's Markup: 239%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 265 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%