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

Diagnosis code: 473

805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550
Florence, SC 29505

Region: : SC - Florence




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 37
Average amount Carolinas Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $122,386.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $12,854.00
Difference between what Carolinas Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $109,532.00
Hospital's Markup: 952%
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 125% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 830 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%