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

Diagnosis code: 473

4280 North Valdosta Road
Valdosta, GA 31602

Region: : FL - Tallahassee




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Smith Northview Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,724.00
Average amount Medicare paid Smith Northview Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $11,358.00
Difference between what Smith Northview Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,366.00
Hospital's Markup: 288%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 154 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 82%