Swedish Medical Center/cherry Hill's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

500 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Swedish Medical Center/cherry Hill charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $73,940.00
Average amount Medicare paid Swedish Medical Center/cherry Hill for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,860.00
Difference between what Swedish Medical Center/cherry Hill charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,080.00
Hospital's Markup: 497%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 36% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 697 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%