1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405
Region: : WA - Tacoma
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 128 |
| Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $123,145.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $29,313.00 |
| Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $93,832.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 420% |
| 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 | 29% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1053 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 21% |