Southwest Healthcare System's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

25500 Medical Center Drive
Murrieta, CA 92562

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Southwest Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $109,718.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwest Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,696.00
Difference between what Southwest Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $82,022.00
Hospital's Markup: 396%
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 15% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 932 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%