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

Diagnosis code: 473

677 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 48
Average amount Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,132.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,816.00
Difference between what Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,316.00
Hospital's Markup: 358%
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 2% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 471 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 44%