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

Diagnosis code: 473

3400 Highway 78 East
Jasper, AL 35502

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Walker Baptist Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,815.00
Average amount Medicare paid Walker Baptist Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,612.00
Difference between what Walker Baptist Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,203.00
Hospital's Markup: 273%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 135 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%