Tacoma General Allenmore 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

315 S Mlk Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98415

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 74
Average amount Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,851.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,886.00
Difference between what Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,965.00
Hospital's Markup: 492%
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 758 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%