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

Diagnosis code: 491

677 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 55
Average amount Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,036.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,754.00
Difference between what Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,282.00
Hospital's Markup: 415%
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 9% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 528 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%