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

Diagnosis code: 473

1250 16th Street
Santa monica, CA 90404

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $75,228.00
Average amount Medicare paid Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,865.00
Difference between what Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,363.00
Hospital's Markup: 474%
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 38% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 709 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%