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

Diagnosis code: 460

805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550
Florence, SC 29505

Region: : SC - Florence




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 37
Average amount Carolinas Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $168,626.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $22,596.00
Difference between what Carolinas Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $146,030.00
Hospital's Markup: 746%
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 76% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1226 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%