Long Beach Memorial Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

2801 Atlantic Ave
Long beach, CA 90806

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 36
Average amount Long Beach Memorial Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $47,956.00
Average amount Medicare paid Long Beach Memorial Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,270.00
Difference between what Long Beach Memorial Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,686.00
Hospital's Markup: 579%
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 56% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 857 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%