Sutter 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

2801 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Region: : CA - Sacramento




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 43
Average amount Sutter General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $59,304.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sutter General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,823.00
Difference between what Sutter General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,481.00
Hospital's Markup: 672%
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 93% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 919 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%