Highline Medical 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

16251 Sylvester Road Sw
Burien, WA 98166

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Highline Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,976.00
Average amount Medicare paid Highline Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,647.00
Difference between what Highline Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,329.00
Hospital's Markup: 450%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 576 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%