Skagit Valley 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

1415 Kincaid Street
Mount vernon, WA 98274

Region: : WA - Everett




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Skagit Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,067.00
Average amount Medicare paid Skagit Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,726.00
Difference between what Skagit Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,341.00
Hospital's Markup: 432%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 555 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%