Northwest Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

1550 North 115th Street
Seattle, WA 98133

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Northwest Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $80,039.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $25,662.00
Difference between what Northwest Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $54,377.00
Hospital's Markup: 311%
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 16% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 593 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%