400 West PuebloSanta barbara, CA 93102
Region: : CA - Santa Barbara
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 66 |
| Average amount Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $157,052.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $29,189.00 |
| Difference between what Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $127,863.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 538% |
| 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 | 64% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1198 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 10% |