Saint John's Health Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa monica, CA 90404

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 51
Average amount Saint John's Health Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,132.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint John's Health Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,779.00
Difference between what Saint John's Health Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,353.00
Hospital's Markup: 488%
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 8% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 647 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%