Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 73
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,171.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $17,047.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,124.00
Hospital's Markup: 306%
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 4% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 460 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%