Carolinas Hospital System's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550
Florence, SC 29505

Region: : SC - Florence




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 64
Average amount Carolinas Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,334.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,876.00
Difference between what Carolinas Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $34,458.00
Hospital's Markup: 686%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 780 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%