1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405
Region: : WA - Tacoma
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 139 |
| Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $38,769.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $7,313.00 |
| Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $31,456.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 530% |
| 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 | 26% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 757 out of 975 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 22% |