Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1250 16th Street
Santa monica, CA 90404

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 49
Average amount Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $81,645.00
Average amount Medicare paid Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $29,176.00
Difference between what Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,469.00
Hospital's Markup: 279%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $95,568.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $27,778.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 15% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 618 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%