1010 Murray StSan luis obispo, CA 93405
Region: : CA - San Luis Obispo
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 48 | 
| Average amount Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $181,777.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $29,250.00 | 
| Difference between what Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $152,527.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 621% | 
| 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 | 90% higher | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1257 out of 1332 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 6% |