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

Diagnosis code: 473

1968 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30309

Region: : GA - Atlanta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 45
Average amount Piedmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,090.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,738.00
Difference between what Piedmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,352.00
Hospital's Markup: 339%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 428 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 49%