Kaweah Delta Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291

Region: : CA - Bakersfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 32
Average amount Kaweah Delta Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $72,880.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kaweah Delta Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $16,733.00
Difference between what Kaweah Delta Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $56,147.00
Hospital's Markup: 435%
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 34% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 687 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%