100 Frist CourtColumbus, GA 31909
Region: : GA - Columbus
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 119 |
| Average amount Hughston Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $97,286.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Hughston Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $24,652.00 |
| Difference between what Hughston Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $72,634.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 394% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $95,568.30 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $27,778.70 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 2% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 803 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 40% |