Piedmont 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

1968 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30309

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 19
Average amount Piedmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,738.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,142.00
Difference between what Piedmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,596.00
Hospital's Markup: 486%
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 13% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 678 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%