Good Samaritan 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

1225 Wilshire Boulevard
Los angeles, CA 90017

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Good Samaritan Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,124.00
Average amount Medicare paid Good Samaritan Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,456.00
Difference between what Good Samaritan Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $44,668.00
Hospital's Markup: 572%
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 76% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 896 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%