Doctors 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

3651 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30909

Region: : GA - Augusta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Doctors Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,940.00
Average amount Medicare paid Doctors Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,638.00
Difference between what Doctors Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,302.00
Hospital's Markup: 541%
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 17% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 706 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%