5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203
Region: : SC - Columbia
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 12 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $72,152.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $18,199.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $53,953.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 396% |
| 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 | 32% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 681 out of 846 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 20% |