Dominican 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

1555 Soquel Drive
Santa cruz, CA 95065

Region: : CA - Santa Cruz




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 35
Average amount Dominican Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,771.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dominican Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,010.00
Difference between what Dominican Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,761.00
Hospital's Markup: 641%
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 88% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 914 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%