Piedmont Fayette 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

1255 Highway 54 West
Fayetteville, GA 30214

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 21
Average amount Piedmont Fayette Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,984.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Fayette Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $5,573.00
Difference between what Piedmont Fayette Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,411.00
Hospital's Markup: 520%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 551 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%