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

Diagnosis code: 473

1200 Northside Forsyth Drive
Cumming, GA 30041

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Northside Hospital Forsyth charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,636.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital Forsyth for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,780.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital Forsyth charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,856.00
Hospital's Markup: 489%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 530 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%