Walker Baptist Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

3400 Highway 78 East
Jasper, AL 35502

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 45
Average amount Walker Baptist Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,799.00
Average amount Medicare paid Walker Baptist Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $21,350.00
Difference between what Walker Baptist Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,449.00
Hospital's Markup: 275%
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 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 267 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 80%