Forrest General 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

6051 Us Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39404

Region: : MS - Hattiesburg




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Forrest General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $14,949.00
Average amount Medicare paid Forrest General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,174.00
Difference between what Forrest General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,775.00
Hospital's Markup: 242%
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 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 102 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 90%